Edexcel M1 2011 June — Question 7 11 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2011
SessionJune
Marks11
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TopicVectors Introduction & 2D
TypeWhen is one object due north/east/west/south of another
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a standard M1 kinematics question using vectors with straightforward applications: finding a bearing using arctangent, writing position vectors using r = r₀ + vt, and solving simple equations when components satisfy directional conditions. All techniques are routine for M1 with no novel problem-solving required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.10c Magnitude and direction: of vectors1.10d Vector operations: addition and scalar multiplication1.10h Vectors in kinematics: uniform acceleration in vector form

[In this question \(\mathbf{i}\) and \(\mathbf{j}\) are unit vectors due east and due north respectively. Position vectors are given relative to a fixed origin \(O\).] Two ships \(P\) and \(Q\) are moving with constant velocities. Ship \(P\) moves with velocity \((2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})\) km h\(^{-1}\) and ship \(Q\) moves with velocity \((3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j})\) km h\(^{-1}\).
  1. Find, to the nearest degree, the bearing on which \(Q\) is moving. [2]
At 2 pm, ship \(P\) is at the point with position vector \((\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})\) km and ship \(Q\) is at the point with position vector \((-2\mathbf{j})\) km. At time \(t\) hours after 2 pm, the position vector of \(P\) is \(\mathbf{p}\) km and the position vector of \(Q\) is \(\mathbf{q}\) km.
  1. Write down expressions, in terms of \(t\), for
    1. \(\mathbf{p}\),
    2. \(\mathbf{q}\),
    3. \(\overrightarrow{PQ}\). [5]
  2. Find the time when
    1. \(Q\) is due north of \(P\),
    2. \(Q\) is north-west of \(P\). [4]

(a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\tan\theta = \frac{3}{4}\); bearing is \(37°\)M1; A1 nearest degree
(2)
(b)
(i)
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\(\mathbf{p} = (\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j}) + t(2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})\)M1 A1
(ii)
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\(\mathbf{q} = (-2\mathbf{j}) + t(3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j})\)A1
(iii)
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\(\mathbf{PQ} = \mathbf{q} - \mathbf{p} = (-\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}) + t(\mathbf{i} + 7\mathbf{j})\)M1 A1
(5)
(c)
(i)
AnswerMarks
\(-1 + t = 0\)M1
\(t = 1\) or \(3\text{pm}\)A1
(ii)
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\(-1 + t = -(-3 + 7t)\)M1
\(t = \frac{1}{3}\) or \(2.30 \text{ pm}\)A1
(4)
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## (a)
$\tan\theta = \frac{3}{4}$; bearing is $37°$ | M1; A1 | **nearest degree**
| (2) |

## (b)

### (i)
$\mathbf{p} = (\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j}) + t(2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})$ | M1 A1 |

### (ii)
$\mathbf{q} = (-2\mathbf{j}) + t(3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j})$ | A1 |

### (iii)
$\mathbf{PQ} = \mathbf{q} - \mathbf{p} = (-\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}) + t(\mathbf{i} + 7\mathbf{j})$ | M1 A1 |
| (5) |

## (c)

### (i)
$-1 + t = 0$ | M1 |
$t = 1$ or $3\text{pm}$ | A1 |

### (ii)
$-1 + t = -(-3 + 7t)$ | M1 |
$t = \frac{1}{3}$ or $2.30 \text{ pm}$ | A1 |
| (4) |
| **11** |
[In this question $\mathbf{i}$ and $\mathbf{j}$ are unit vectors due east and due north respectively. Position vectors are given relative to a fixed origin $O$.]

Two ships $P$ and $Q$ are moving with constant velocities. Ship $P$ moves with velocity $(2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})$ km h$^{-1}$ and ship $Q$ moves with velocity $(3\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j})$ km h$^{-1}$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find, to the nearest degree, the bearing on which $Q$ is moving. [2]
\end{enumerate}

At 2 pm, ship $P$ is at the point with position vector $(\mathbf{i} + \mathbf{j})$ km and ship $Q$ is at the point with position vector $(-2\mathbf{j})$ km.

At time $t$ hours after 2 pm, the position vector of $P$ is $\mathbf{p}$ km and the position vector of $Q$ is $\mathbf{q}$ km.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\setcounter{enumi}{1}
\item Write down expressions, in terms of $t$, for
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item $\mathbf{p}$,
\item $\mathbf{q}$,
\item $\overrightarrow{PQ}$. [5]
\end{enumerate}

\item Find the time when
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item $Q$ is due north of $P$,
\item $Q$ is north-west of $P$. [4]
\end{enumerate}
\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel M1 2011 Q7 [11]}}