Edexcel M1 2016 June — Question 1 7 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2016
SessionJune
Marks7
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TopicTravel graphs
TypeConstant acceleration with algebraic unknowns
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a standard two-equation kinematics problem using s = ut + ½at². Students must set up two equations from the given distance-time information and solve simultaneously. While it requires careful algebraic manipulation and involves two unknowns, it follows a well-practiced template with no conceptual surprises, making it slightly easier than average for A-level.
Spec3.02d Constant acceleration: SUVAT formulae

A car is moving along a straight horizontal road with constant acceleration \(a\) m s\(^{-2}\) (\(a > 0\)). At time \(t = 0\) the car passes the point \(P\) moving with speed \(u\) m s\(^{-1}\). In the next 4 s, the car travels 76 m and then in the following 6 s it travels a further 219 m. Find
  1. the value of \(u\),
  2. the value of \(a\).
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AnswerMarks Guidance
\(76 = 4u + \frac{1}{2}a \cdot 4^2\) or \(76 = \frac{1}{2}(u + u + 4u) \times 4\)M1 Use of \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\) for \(t=4, s=76\) and \(u \neq 0\) (use of \(u=0\) is M0)
\((38 = 2u + 4a)\)A1 Correctly substituted equation
\(295 = 10u + \frac{1}{2}a \cdot 10^2\) or \(295 = \frac{1}{2}(u + u + 10a) \times 10\) or \(295 = (u+10a) \times 10 - \frac{1}{2}a \times 100\)M1 Use of \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\) for \(t=10, s=295\) or \(s = u't + \frac{1}{2}at^2\) for \(t=6, s=219, u' \neq u\)
\((59 = 2u + 10a)\) or \(219 = (19 + 2a) \times 6 + \frac{1}{2}a \times 6^2\) or \(219 = (38-u) \times 6 + \frac{1}{2}a \times 6^2\) or \(219 = (u+4a) \times 6 + \frac{1}{2}a \times 6^2\) or \(219 = \frac{1}{2}(u + 4a + u + 10) \times 6\) or \(219 = (u + 10a) \times 6 - \frac{1}{2}a \times 36\)A1 Correctly substituted equation
DM1Solve simultaneous for \(u\) or for \(a\). This marks is not available if they have assumed a value for \(u\) or \(a\) in the preceding work - it is dependent on the first 2 M marks
\(u = 12\)A1
\(a = 3.5\)A1
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Question 1 Alt:
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(t = 2, v_2 = \frac{76}{4} = 19\) and \(t = 7, v_7 = \frac{219}{6} = 36.5\)M1 A1 Find the speed at \(t=2, t=7\). Both values correct. Averages with no links to times is M0
\(36.5 = 19 + 5a \Rightarrow a = 3.5\)M1 A1 Use of \(v = u + 5a\) with their \(u,v\). Correct \(a\)
\(19 = u + 2a\)DM1 A1 Complete method for finding \(u\). Correct equation in \(u\)
\(u = 19 - 7 = 12\)A1
Question 2(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(mu - 2kmu = -\frac{1}{2}mu + kmu\) or \(m(\frac{1}{2}u + u) = -km(-u - 2u)\)M1 Use of CLM. OR Equal and opposite impulses. Need all 4 terms dimensionally correct. Masses and speeds must be paired correctly. Condone sign errors. Condone factor of \(g\) throughout. Unsimplified equation with at most one error
A1Unsimplified equation with at most one error
A1Correct unsimplified equation
\(k = \frac{1}{2}\)A1 From correct working only
(4)
Question 2(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
For \(P: I = \pm m(\frac{1}{2}u \pm -u)\) or For \(Q: I = \pm km(u \pm -2u)\)M1 Impulse on \(P\) or impulse on \(Q\). Mass must be used with the correct speeds. e.g. \(km \times -\frac{1}{2}u\) is M0. If working on \(Q\), allow equation using their \(k\). Terms must be dimensionally correct. Use of \(g\) is M0
\(\frac{3mu}{2}\)A1 Only. From correct working only
(2)
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Question 3(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(7^2 = 2 \times 9.8h\)M1 Use of \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\) with \(u = 0, v = 7\) or alternative complete method to find \(h\)
\(h = 2.5\)A1 Condone \(h = -2.5\) in the working but the final answer must be positive
(2)
Question 3(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(9 \times 7 = 10.5u\)M1 Use CLM to find the speed of the blocks after the impact. Condone additional factor of \(g\) throughout.
\(u = 6\)A1
\(0^2 = 6^2 - 2a \times 0.12\)M1 Use of \(v^2 = u^2 + 2as\) with \(u = 6, v = 0\). Allow for their \(u\) and \(v = 0\). Allow for \(u = 7, v = 0\). Accept alternative suvat method to form an equation in \(a\). Condone use of 12 for 0.12
A1Correctly substituted equation in \(a\) with \(u = 6, s = 0.12\) (implied by \(a = 150\))
\((\downarrow) 10.5g - R = 10.5 \times (-a)\)M1 Use of \(F = ma\) with their \(a \neq \pm g\). Must have all 3 terms and 10.5. Condone sign error(s).
\((\downarrow) 10.5g - R = 10.5 \times (-150)\)A1 Unsimplified equation with \(a\) substituted and at most one error (their \(a\) with the wrong sign is 1 error)
A1Correct unsimplified equation with \(a\) substituted
\(R = 1680\) or \(1700\)A1
(8)
Alternative for the last 6 marks:
\(\frac{1}{2} \times 10.5 \times 6^2 + 10.5 \times 9.8 \times 0.12 = R \times 0.12\)M2 Energy equation (needs all three terms)
A3-1 each error. A1A1A0 for 1 error, A1A0A0 for 2 errors
\(R = 1680\) or \(1700\)A1
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Question 4(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(M(A)\) \((30g \times 2) + (50g \times 4) = 0.6S\)M1 Moments equation. Requires all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. Allow M1 if \(g\) missing
\(M(C)\) \((0.6 \times R) = (1.4 \times 30g) + (3.4 \times 50g)\) or \(M(G)\) \((2 \times R) = (1.4 \times S) + (2 \times 50g)\) or \(M(B)\) \((4 \times R) + (2 \times 30g) = (3.4 \times S)\)A1 Correct unsimplified equation
\((\uparrow) R + 30g + 50g = S\) or \((R + 784 = S)\)M1 Resolve vertically. Requires all 4 terms. Condone sign errors
A1Correct equation (with \(R\) or their \(R\))
NB: The second M1A1 can also be earned for a second moments equation
\(R = 3460\) or \(3500\) or \(\frac{1060g}{3}\) (N) Not 353.3gA1 One force correct
\(S = 4250\) or \(4200\) or \(\frac{1300g}{3}\) (N) Not 433.3gA1 Both forces correct. If both forces are given as decimal multiples of \(g\) or mark this as an accuracy penalty A0A1
(6)
Question 4(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(M(C)\) \((30g \times 1.4) + (Mg \times 3.4) = 0.6 \times 5000\)M1 Use \(R = 5000\) and complete method to form an equation in \(M\) or weight. Needs all terms present and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. Accept inequality. Use of \(R\) and \(S\) from (a) is M0
A1Correct equation in \(M\) (not weight) (implied by \(M = 77.68\))
\(M = 77\) kgA1 77.7 is A0 even is the penalty for over-specified answers has already been applied
(3)
Question 4(c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
The weight of the diver acts at a point.B1 Accept "the mass of the diver is at a point".
(1)
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Question 5(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\((2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}) + (p\mathbf{i} + q\mathbf{j}) = (p + 2)\mathbf{i} + (q - 3)\mathbf{j}\)M1 Resultant force = \(\mathbf{F}_1 + \mathbf{F}_2\) in the form \(a\mathbf{i} + b\mathbf{j}\)
\(\frac{p + 2}{q - 3} = \frac{1}{2}\) or \(\frac{p + 2}{q - 3} = 2n\) for \(n \neq 1\)M1 Use parallel vector to form a scalar equation in \(p\) and \(q\).
A1Correct equation (accept any equivalent form)
\(4 + 2p = -3 + q\)DM1 Dependent on no errors seen in comparing the vectors. Rearrange to obtain given answer. At least one stage of working between the fraction and the given answer
\(2p - q + 7 = 0\)A1 Given Answer
(5)
Question 5(b):
AnswerMarks
\(q = 11 \Rightarrow p = 2\)B1
Question 5(b) continued:
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\mathbf{R} = 4\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j}\)M1 \((2 + p)\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j}\) for their \(p\)
\(4\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j} = 2\mathbf{a}\) \((\mathbf{a} = 2\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j})\)M1 Use of \(\mathbf{F} = m\mathbf{a}\)
\(\mathbf{a} = \sqrt{2^2 + 4^2}\)
\(= \sqrt{20} = 4.5\) or \(4.47\) or better (m s\(^{-2}\))A1 \(2\sqrt{5}\)
(5)
Alternative for the last two M marks:
\(\mathbf{F} = \sqrt{16 + 64} \left(= \sqrt{80}\right)\)
\(\sqrt{80} = 2 \times\mathbf{a} \)
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Question 6(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(v = u + at \Rightarrow 14 = 3.5a\)M1 Use of \(suvat\) to form an equation in \(a\)
\(a = 4\)A1(2)
Question 6(b):
AnswerMarks
B1Graph for A or B
B1Second graph correct and both graphs extending beyond the point of intersection
B1Values 3.5, 14, \(T\) shown on axes, with \(T\) not at the point of intersection. Accept labels with delineators.
(3)NB 2 separate diagrams scores max B1B0B1
Question 6(c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{1}{2}T.3T\), \(\frac{(T + T - 3.5)}{2} \cdot 14\)M1 Find distance for A or B in terms of \(T\) only. Correct area formulae: must see \(\frac{1}{2}\) in area formula and be adding in trapezium
A1One distance correct
A1Both distances correct
\(\frac{1}{2}T.3T = \frac{(T + T - 3.5)}{2} \cdot 14\) or \(\frac{1}{2}T.3T = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 3.5^2 + 14(T - 3.5)\)M1 Equate distances and simplify to a 3 term quadratic in \(T\) in the form \(aT^2 + bT + c = 0\)
\(3T^2 - 28T + 49 = 0\)A1 Correct quadratic
\((3T - 7)(T - 7) = 0\)M1 Solve 3 term quadratic for \(T\)
\(T = \frac{7}{3}\) or \(7\)A1 Correct solution(s) - can be implied if only ever see \(T = 7\) from correct work
but \(T > 3.5\), \(T = 7\)A1(8)
Question 6(d):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(73.5\) mB1(1) From correct work only. B0 if extra answers.
Question 6(e):
AnswerMarks
B1(A) Condone missing 4
B1(B) Condone graph going beyond \(T = 7\). Must go beyond 3.5. Condone no 3.
B1(3)(A) Condone graph going beyond \(T = 7\). Must go beyond 3.5. B0 if see a solid vertical line. Sometimes very difficult to see. If you think it is there, give the mark. Condone separate diagrams.
[17]See next page
Alternative for (c) for candidates with a sketch like this:
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times (T + 3.5) = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 3.5^2 + 14T\)M1 Use diagram to find area
A1One distance correct
A1Both distances correct
\(12T^2 - 28T - 49 = 0\)M1 Simplify to a 3 term quadratic in \(T\)
A1Correct quadratic
\((2T - 7)(6T + 7) = 0\)M1 Complete method to solve for the \(T\) in the equation
\(T = \frac{7}{2}\) or \(\frac{-7}{6}\)A1 Correct solution(s) - can be implied if only ever see Total = 7
Total time = 7A1(8)
Question 7(a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(F = 0.25R\)B1
\(\sin \alpha = \frac{3}{5}\) or \(\cos \alpha = \frac{4}{5}\) and \(\sin \beta = \frac{4}{5}\) or \(\cos \beta = \frac{3}{5}\)B1 Use of correct trig ratios for \(\alpha\) or \(\beta\)
\(R = 4g \cos \alpha\) \((31.36)\)M1 Normal reaction on \(P\). Condone trig confusion (using \(\alpha\))
A1Correct equation
\(T + F = 4g \sin \alpha\)M1 Equation of motion for \(P\). Requires all 3 terms. Condone consistent trig confusion. Condone an acceleration not equated to \(0\): \(T + F - 4g \sin \alpha = 4a\)
\((T + 7.84 = 23.52)\) \((T = 15.68)\)A1 Correct equation
\(T = mg \sin \beta\)M1 Equation of motion for \(Q\). Condone trig confusion. Condone an acceleration not equated to 0: \(T - mg \sin \beta = -ma\)
\((T = 7.84m)\)A1 Correct equation
Solve for \(m\)DM1 Dependent on the 3 preceding M marks. Not available if their equations used \(a \neq 0\)
\(m = 2\)A1
NB Condone a whole system equation \(4g \sin \alpha - F = mg \sin \beta\) followed by \(m = 2\) for 6/6. M2 for an equation with all 3 terms. Condon trig confusion. Condon an acceleration \(\neq 0\). A2 (-1 each error) for a correct equation;
(10)
Question 7(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(F = \sqrt{T^2 + T^2}\) or \(2T \cos 45°\) or \(\frac{T}{\cos 45}\)M1 Complete method for finding \(F\) in terms of \(T\). Accept \(\sqrt{(R_y)^2 + (R_x)^2}\)
A1Correct expression in \(T\)
DM1Substitute their \(T\) into a correct expression. Dependent on the previous M mark
\(F = \sqrt{2} \times \frac{8g}{5} = 22\) or \(22.2\) (N)A1 Watch out - resolving vertically is not a correct method and gives 21.9 N.
(4)
Question 7(c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Along the angle bisector at the pulleyB1(1) Or equivalent - accept angle + arrow shown on diagram. (8.1° to downward vertical). Do not accept a bearing
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| $76 = 4u + \frac{1}{2}a \cdot 4^2$ or $76 = \frac{1}{2}(u + u + 4u) \times 4$ | M1 | Use of $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ for $t=4, s=76$ and $u \neq 0$ (use of $u=0$ is M0) |
| $(38 = 2u + 4a)$ | A1 | Correctly substituted equation |
| $295 = 10u + \frac{1}{2}a \cdot 10^2$ or $295 = \frac{1}{2}(u + u + 10a) \times 10$ or $295 = (u+10a) \times 10 - \frac{1}{2}a \times 100$ | M1 | Use of $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ for $t=10, s=295$ or $s = u't + \frac{1}{2}at^2$ for $t=6, s=219, u' \neq u$ |
| $(59 = 2u + 10a)$ or $219 = (19 + 2a) \times 6 + \frac{1}{2}a \times 6^2$ or $219 = (38-u) \times 6 + \frac{1}{2}a \times 6^2$ or $219 = (u+4a) \times 6 + \frac{1}{2}a \times 6^2$ or $219 = \frac{1}{2}(u + 4a + u + 10) \times 6$ or $219 = (u + 10a) \times 6 - \frac{1}{2}a \times 36$ | A1 | Correctly substituted equation |
| | DM1 | Solve simultaneous for $u$ or for $a$. This marks is not available if they have assumed a value for $u$ or $a$ in the preceding work - it is dependent on the first 2 M marks |
| $u = 12$ | A1 | |
| $a = 3.5$ | A1 | |
| | [7] | |

# Question 1 Alt:

| $t = 2, v_2 = \frac{76}{4} = 19$ and $t = 7, v_7 = \frac{219}{6} = 36.5$ | M1 A1 | Find the speed at $t=2, t=7$. Both values correct. Averages with no links to times is M0 |
| $36.5 = 19 + 5a \Rightarrow a = 3.5$ | M1 A1 | Use of $v = u + 5a$ with their $u,v$. Correct $a$ |
| $19 = u + 2a$ | DM1 A1 | Complete method for finding $u$. Correct equation in $u$ |
| $u = 19 - 7 = 12$ | A1 | |

# Question 2(a):

| $mu - 2kmu = -\frac{1}{2}mu + kmu$ or $m(\frac{1}{2}u + u) = -km(-u - 2u)$ | M1 | Use of CLM. OR Equal and opposite impulses. Need all 4 terms dimensionally correct. Masses and speeds must be paired correctly. Condone sign errors. Condone factor of $g$ throughout. Unsimplified equation with at most one error |
| | A1 | Unsimplified equation with at most one error |
| | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $k = \frac{1}{2}$ | A1 | From correct working only |
| | (4) | |

# Question 2(b):

| For $P: I = \pm m(\frac{1}{2}u \pm -u)$ or For $Q: I = \pm km(u \pm -2u)$ | M1 | Impulse on $P$ or impulse on $Q$. Mass must be used with the correct speeds. e.g. $km \times -\frac{1}{2}u$ is M0. If working on $Q$, allow equation using their $k$. Terms must be dimensionally correct. Use of $g$ is M0 |
| $\frac{3mu}{2}$ | A1 | Only. From correct working only |
| | (2) | |
| | [6] | |

# Question 3(a):

| $7^2 = 2 \times 9.8h$ | M1 | Use of $v^2 = u^2 + 2as$ with $u = 0, v = 7$ or alternative complete method to find $h$ |
| $h = 2.5$ | A1 | Condone $h = -2.5$ in the working but the final answer must be positive |
| | (2) | |

# Question 3(b):

| $9 \times 7 = 10.5u$ | M1 | Use CLM to find the speed of the blocks after the impact. Condone additional factor of $g$ throughout. |
| $u = 6$ | A1 | |
| $0^2 = 6^2 - 2a \times 0.12$ | M1 | Use of $v^2 = u^2 + 2as$ with $u = 6, v = 0$. Allow for their $u$ and $v = 0$. Allow for $u = 7, v = 0$. Accept alternative suvat method to form an equation in $a$. Condone use of 12 for 0.12 |
| | A1 | Correctly substituted equation in $a$ with $u = 6, s = 0.12$ (implied by $a = 150$) |
| $(\downarrow) 10.5g - R = 10.5 \times (-a)$ | M1 | Use of $F = ma$ with their $a \neq \pm g$. Must have all 3 terms and 10.5. Condone sign error(s). |
| $(\downarrow) 10.5g - R = 10.5 \times (-150)$ | A1 | Unsimplified equation with $a$ substituted and at most one error (their $a$ with the wrong sign is 1 error) |
| | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation with $a$ substituted |
| $R = 1680$ or $1700$ | A1 | |
| | (8) | |
| **Alternative for the last 6 marks:** | | |
| $\frac{1}{2} \times 10.5 \times 6^2 + 10.5 \times 9.8 \times 0.12 = R \times 0.12$ | M2 | Energy equation (needs all three terms) |
| | A3 | -1 each error. A1A1A0 for 1 error, A1A0A0 for 2 errors |
| $R = 1680$ or $1700$ | A1 | |
| | [10] | |

# Question 4(a):

| $M(A)$ $(30g \times 2) + (50g \times 4) = 0.6S$ | M1 | Moments equation. Requires all terms and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. Allow M1 if $g$ missing |
| $M(C)$ $(0.6 \times R) = (1.4 \times 30g) + (3.4 \times 50g)$ or $M(G)$ $(2 \times R) = (1.4 \times S) + (2 \times 50g)$ or $M(B)$ $(4 \times R) + (2 \times 30g) = (3.4 \times S)$ | A1 | Correct unsimplified equation |
| $(\uparrow) R + 30g + 50g = S$ or $(R + 784 = S)$ | M1 | Resolve vertically. Requires all 4 terms. Condone sign errors |
| | A1 | Correct equation (with $R$ or their $R$) |
| **NB: The second M1A1 can also be earned for a second moments equation** | | |
| $R = 3460$ or $3500$ or $\frac{1060g}{3}$ (N) Not 353.3g | A1 | One force correct |
| $S = 4250$ or $4200$ or $\frac{1300g}{3}$ (N) Not 433.3g | A1 | Both forces correct. If both forces are given as decimal multiples of $g$ or mark this as an accuracy penalty A0A1 |
| | (6) | |

# Question 4(b):

| $M(C)$ $(30g \times 1.4) + (Mg \times 3.4) = 0.6 \times 5000$ | M1 | Use $R = 5000$ and complete method to form an equation in $M$ or weight. Needs all terms present and dimensionally correct. Condone sign errors. Accept inequality. Use of $R$ and $S$ from (a) is M0 |
| | A1 | Correct equation in $M$ (not weight) (implied by $M = 77.68$) |
| $M = 77$ kg | A1 | 77.7 is A0 even is the penalty for over-specified answers has already been applied |
| | (3) | |

# Question 4(c):

| The weight of the diver acts at a point. | B1 | Accept "the mass of the diver is at a point". |
| | (1) | |
| | [10] | |

# Question 5(a):

| $(2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}) + (p\mathbf{i} + q\mathbf{j}) = (p + 2)\mathbf{i} + (q - 3)\mathbf{j}$ | M1 | Resultant force = $\mathbf{F}_1 + \mathbf{F}_2$ in the form $a\mathbf{i} + b\mathbf{j}$ |
| $\frac{p + 2}{q - 3} = \frac{1}{2}$ or $\frac{p + 2}{q - 3} = 2n$ for $n \neq 1$ | M1 | Use parallel vector to form a scalar equation in $p$ and $q$. |
| | A1 | Correct equation (accept any equivalent form) |
| $4 + 2p = -3 + q$ | DM1 | Dependent on no errors seen in comparing the vectors. Rearrange to obtain given answer. At least one stage of working between the fraction and the given answer |
| $2p - q + 7 = 0$ | A1 | **Given Answer** |
| | (5) | |

# Question 5(b):

| $q = 11 \Rightarrow p = 2$ | B1 | |

# Question 5(b) continued:

| $\mathbf{R} = 4\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j}$ | M1 | $(2 + p)\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j}$ for their $p$ |
| $4\mathbf{i} + 8\mathbf{j} = 2\mathbf{a}$ $(\mathbf{a} = 2\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j})$ | M1 | Use of $\mathbf{F} = m\mathbf{a}$ |
| $|\mathbf{a}| = \sqrt{2^2 + 4^2}$ | DM1 | Correct method for $|\mathbf{a}|$. Dependent on the preceding M1 |
| $= \sqrt{20} = 4.5$ or $4.47$ or better (m s$^{-2}$) | A1 | $2\sqrt{5}$ |
| | (5) | |
| **Alternative for the last two M marks:** | | |
| $|\mathbf{F}| = \sqrt{16 + 64} \left(= \sqrt{80}\right)$ | M1 | Correct method for $|\mathbf{F}|$ |
| $\sqrt{80} = 2 \times |\mathbf{a}|$ | DM1 | Use of $|\mathbf{F}| = m|\mathbf{a}|$. Dependent on the preceding M1 |
| | [10] | |

# Question 6(a):

| $v = u + at \Rightarrow 14 = 3.5a$ | M1 | Use of $suvat$ to form an equation in $a$ |
| $a = 4$ | A1(2) | |

# Question 6(b):

| | B1 | Graph for A or B |
| | B1 | Second graph correct and both graphs extending beyond the point of intersection |
| | B1 | Values 3.5, 14, $T$ shown on axes, with $T$ not at the point of intersection. Accept labels with delineators. |
| | (3) | NB 2 separate diagrams scores max B1B0B1 |

# Question 6(c):

| $\frac{1}{2}T.3T$, $\frac{(T + T - 3.5)}{2} \cdot 14$ | M1 | Find distance for A or B in terms of $T$ only. Correct area formulae: must see $\frac{1}{2}$ in area formula and be adding in trapezium |
| | A1 | One distance correct |
| | A1 | Both distances correct |
| $\frac{1}{2}T.3T = \frac{(T + T - 3.5)}{2} \cdot 14$ or $\frac{1}{2}T.3T = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 3.5^2 + 14(T - 3.5)$ | M1 | Equate distances and simplify to a 3 term quadratic in $T$ in the form $aT^2 + bT + c = 0$ |
| $3T^2 - 28T + 49 = 0$ | A1 | Correct quadratic |
| $(3T - 7)(T - 7) = 0$ | M1 | Solve 3 term quadratic for $T$ |
| $T = \frac{7}{3}$ or $7$ | A1 | Correct solution(s) - can be implied if only ever see $T = 7$ from correct work |
| but $T > 3.5$, $T = 7$ | A1(8) | |

# Question 6(d):

| $73.5$ m | B1(1) | From correct work only. B0 if extra answers. |

# Question 6(e):

| | B1 | (A) Condone missing 4 |
| | B1 | (B) Condone graph going beyond $T = 7$. Must go beyond 3.5. Condone no 3. |
| | B1(3) | (A) Condone graph going beyond $T = 7$. Must go beyond 3.5. B0 if see a solid vertical line. Sometimes very difficult to see. If you think it is there, give the mark. Condone separate diagrams. |
| | [17] | See next page |

# Alternative for (c) for candidates with a sketch like this:

| $\frac{1}{2} \times 3 \times (T + 3.5) = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 3.5^2 + 14T$ | M1 | Use diagram to find area |
| | A1 | One distance correct |
| | A1 | Both distances correct |
| $12T^2 - 28T - 49 = 0$ | M1 | Simplify to a 3 term quadratic in $T$ |
| | A1 | Correct quadratic |
| $(2T - 7)(6T + 7) = 0$ | M1 | Complete method to solve for the $T$ in the equation |
| $T = \frac{7}{2}$ or $\frac{-7}{6}$ | A1 | Correct solution(s) - can be implied if only ever see Total = 7 |
| Total time = 7 | A1(8) | |

# Question 7(a):

| $F = 0.25R$ | B1 | |
| $\sin \alpha = \frac{3}{5}$ or $\cos \alpha = \frac{4}{5}$ and $\sin \beta = \frac{4}{5}$ or $\cos \beta = \frac{3}{5}$ | B1 | Use of correct trig ratios for $\alpha$ or $\beta$ |
| $R = 4g \cos \alpha$ $(31.36)$ | M1 | Normal reaction on $P$. Condone trig confusion (using $\alpha$) |
| | A1 | Correct equation |
| $T + F = 4g \sin \alpha$ | M1 | Equation of motion for $P$. Requires all 3 terms. Condone consistent trig confusion. Condone an acceleration not equated to $0$: $T + F - 4g \sin \alpha = 4a$ |
| $(T + 7.84 = 23.52)$ $(T = 15.68)$ | A1 | Correct equation |
| $T = mg \sin \beta$ | M1 | Equation of motion for $Q$. Condone trig confusion. Condone an acceleration not equated to 0: $T - mg \sin \beta = -ma$ |
| $(T = 7.84m)$ | A1 | Correct equation |
| Solve for $m$ | DM1 | Dependent on the 3 preceding M marks. Not available if their equations used $a \neq 0$ |
| $m = 2$ | A1 | |
| **NB Condone a whole system equation** $4g \sin \alpha - F = mg \sin \beta$ **followed by** $m = 2$ **for 6/6. M2 for an equation with all 3 terms. Condon trig confusion. Condon an acceleration $\neq 0$. A2 (-1 each error) for a correct equation;** | | |
| | (10) | |

# Question 7(b):

| $F = \sqrt{T^2 + T^2}$ or $2T \cos 45°$ or $\frac{T}{\cos 45}$ | M1 | Complete method for finding $F$ in terms of $T$. Accept $\sqrt{(R_y)^2 + (R_x)^2}$ |
| | A1 | Correct expression in $T$ |
| | DM1 | Substitute their $T$ into a correct expression. Dependent on the previous M mark |
| $F = \sqrt{2} \times \frac{8g}{5} = 22$ or $22.2$ (N) | A1 | Watch out - resolving vertically is not a correct method and gives 21.9 N. |
| | (4) | |

# Question 7(c):

| Along the angle bisector at the pulley | B1(1) | Or equivalent - accept angle + arrow shown on diagram. (8.1° to downward vertical). Do not accept a bearing |
| | [15] | |
A car is moving along a straight horizontal road with constant acceleration $a$ m s$^{-2}$ ($a > 0$). At time $t = 0$ the car passes the point $P$ moving with speed $u$ m s$^{-1}$. In the next 4 s, the car travels 76 m and then in the following 6 s it travels a further 219 m.

Find

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item the value of $u$,
\item the value of $a$.
\end{enumerate}
[7]

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel M1 2016 Q1 [7]}}