Edexcel M1 2013 June — Question 3 9 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2013
SessionJune
Marks9
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TopicPulley systems
TypeParticle on rough incline, particle hanging
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M1 pulley problem requiring force resolution on an inclined plane with friction, Newton's second law for connected particles, and solving simultaneous equations. While it involves multiple steps (resolving forces parallel and perpendicular to plane, calculating friction, applying F=ma to both particles), these are routine techniques practiced extensively in M1. The 9 marks reflect the working required rather than conceptual difficulty.
Spec3.03d Newton's second law: 2D vectors3.03k Connected particles: pulleys and equilibrium3.03r Friction: concept and vector form3.03v Motion on rough surface: including inclined planes

\includegraphics{figure_2} A fixed rough plane is inclined at 30° to the horizontal. A small smooth pulley \(P\) is fixed at the top of the plane. Two particles \(A\) and \(B\), of mass 2 kg and 4 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string which passes over the pulley \(P\). The part of the string from \(A\) to \(P\) is parallel to a line of greatest slope of the plane and \(B\) hangs freely below \(P\), as shown in Figure 2. The coefficient of friction between \(A\) and the plane is \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\). Initially \(A\) is held at rest on the plane. The particles are released from rest with the string taut and \(A\) moves up the plane. Find the tension in the string immediately after the particles are released. [9]

Question 3:
AnswerMarks
3First M1 for resolving vertically (up or down) for B, with correct no. of
terms.
First A1 for a correct equation.
Second M1 for resolving parallel to the plane (up or down) for A, with
correct no. of terms.
A2 for a correct equation (-1 each error)
OR: M2 A3 for the whole system equation - any method error loses all the
marks.
B1 for perpendicular resolution
Third M1 for sub for R in F = µR
Fourth DM1, dependent on first and second M marks, for eliminating a.
Fourth A1 for 8g/3, 26.1 or 26 (N). (392/15 oe is A0)
4.
(a)
AnswerMarks
(b)1
Use of s=ut+ at2
2
1
−2t+ gt2 (+ or – 50)
2
1
20t− gt2 (+ or – 50)
2
1 1
50 = −2T + gT2 +20T − gT2 =18T
2 2
50
T = =2.777....=2.8 or better
18
h=20×T −4.9×T2 =17.74....≈17.7 (18 to 2 s.f.)
AnswerMarks
(use of 2.8 gives 17.584)M1
A1
A1
M1
A1
(5)
M1A1
(2)
[7]
Notes on Question 4
AnswerMarks
Q4(a)First M1 for use of s = ut + 1/2at2 (or use of 2 suvat formulae AND
eliminating v, to give an equation in s and t). N.B. M0 if they use s = 50 or
u = 0 or v = 0)
First A1 with u = 2 and a = -g or -9.8 to obtain a distance, possibly with 50
added or subtracted. (2 and 4.9 must have opposite signs)
Second A1 with u = 20 and a = -g or -9.8 to obtain a distance, possibly
with 50 added or subtracted. (2 and 4.9 must have opposite signs)
Second M1 dependent on first M1 for a correct equation obtained correctly
in T only.
Third A1 for 25/9 oe, 2.8 or better
AnswerMarks
Q4(b)First M1 for substituting their T value (allow –ve changed to +ve but A
mark is then unavailable) into an appropriate equation
First A1 for 17.7 or 18 (m). (A0 if they then add 50)
5.
(a)
(b)
AnswerMarks
(c)u+v 2+v
s= t 10= ×3.5
2 2
20 26
v= −2= =3.71 (m s-1)
3.5 7
26
−2
a= v−u = 7 = 24 =0.490 (m s-2)
t 3.5 49
Normal reaction : R=0.6gcos25°
Resolve parallel to the slope : 0.6gsin25°−µ×R=0.6×a
AnswerMarks
µ=0.41 or 0.411M1A1
A1
(3)
M1A1
(2)
B1
M1A2
A1
(5)
[10]
Notes for Question 5
AnswerMarks
Q5(a)First M1 for producing an equation in v only.
First A1 for a correct equation
Second A1 for 26/7 oe, 3.7 or better (ms-1)
AnswerMarks
Q5(b)M1 for producing an equation in a only.
A1 for 24/49, 0.49 or better (ms-2)
AnswerMarks
Q5(c)B1 for R = 0.6gcos25o
M1 for resolving along the plane, correct no. of terms etc.
A2 (-1 each error) R and a do not need to be substituted
Third A1 for 0.41 or 0.411
6.
(a)
(b)
AnswerMarks
(c)Use of r =r +vt
0
(−4i+2j)+(3i+3j)t =(−4+3t)i+(2+3t)j
(6i+ j)+(−2i+nj)t =(6−2t)i+(1+nt)j
Position vectors identical ⇒−4+3t =6−2t AND 5t =10,
Either equation
2+3×2=1+2n,
n=3.5
Position vector of P is (−4+6)i+(2+6)j=2i+8j
AnswerMarks
Distance OP = 22 +82 = 68 =8.25(km)M1
A1
(2)
B1
M1
A1
DM1
A1
(5)
M1A1
M1A1
(4)
[11]
Notes for Question 6
AnswerMarks
Q6(a)M1 for clear attempt to use r + tv (M0 if r and v reversed)
0 0
A1 for answer in any form.
AnswerMarks
Q6(b)B1 for (6i + j) + (-2i + nj)t seen or implied
First M1 for equating their i- cpts and their j- cpts. (must have both
equations in terms of same t)
First A1 for a correct equation (either)
Second M1 dependent on first M1 for producing an equation in n only.
Second A1 for n = 3.5 oe
AnswerMarks
Q6(c)First M1 for clear attempt to find pv of P, using their t and/or n value(s)
First A1 for 2i + 8j
Second M1 for attempt to find magnitude of their p
Second A1 for √68, 2√17, 8.2 or better (km)
7
(a)
(b)
AnswerMarks
(c)Use of v2 =u2 +2as
142 =202 −2a×100
Deceleration is 1.02(m s-2)
Horizontal forces on the car: ±Tcosθ−300=750×−1.02=−765
T = - 1550/3
The force in the tow-bar is 1550/3, 520 (N) or better (allow –ve answer)
Horizontal forces on the truck: ±Tcosθ−500− R=1750×−1.02
Braking force R = 1750 (N)
ALT: Whole system: 800+R=2500×1.02
AnswerMarks
R = 1750M1
A1
A1
(3)
M1A2 f.t.
A1
(4)
M1A2 f.t.
A1
(4)
[11]
M1A2 f.t.
A1
Notes for Question 7
AnswerMarks
Q7(a)M1 for a complete method to produce an equation in a only.
First A1 for a correct equation.
Second A1 for 1.02 (ms-2) oe. must be POSITIVE.
AnswerMarks
Q7(b)M1 for considering the car ONLY horizontally to produce an equation in T
only, with usual rules. i.e. correct no. of terms AND T resolved:
±T cosθ−300= 750 x -1.02
A2 ft on their a for a correct equation (300 and a must have same sign); -1
each error (treat cos 0.9 as an A error)
A1 for 1550/3 oe, 520 or better (N) N.B. Allow a negative answer.
AnswerMarks
Q7(c)M1 for considering the truck ONLY horizontally to produce an equation,
with usual rules. i.e. correct no. of terms AND T resolved:
±T cosθ−500−R=1750 x -1.02
A2 ft on their T and a for a correct equation (500, a and R must have same
sign); -1 each error (treat cos 0.9 as an A error)
A1 for 1750 (N).
OR
M1 for considering the whole system to produce an equation in R only,
with usual rules. i.e. correct no. of terms.
A2 ft on their a for a correct equation (a and R must have same sign) -1
each error
A1 for 1750 (N).
N.B. If 300 and 500 are given separately, penalise any sign errors only
ONCE.
8.
(a)
AnswerMarks
(b)R
2R
0.2 m 0.8 1-x x m
A B
C D
50g
Vertical equilibrium:R+2R=50g,
Moments about C: 50g×0.8=(1.8−x)×2×R
3×0.8=3.6−2x, x=0.6
S
4S
0.2 m 0.8 0.6 0.4 m
A B
C E
mg
50g
S, 4S
Vertical equilibrium: S+4S =(50+m)g =5S
Moments about B: 50g×1=4S×0.4+S×1.8=3.4S
5
50× =(50+m)
3.4
AnswerMarks
m = 400/17, 24, 23.5 or betterM1A1
M1A1
DM1A1
(6)
B1
M1A1
M1A1
DM1
A1
(7)
[13]
Notes for Question 8
AnswerMarks
Q8(a)In both parts consistent omission of g’s can score all the marks.
First M1 for vertical resolution or a moments equation, with usual rules.
(allow R and N at this stage)
First A1 for a correct equation (with N = 2R substituted)
Second M1 for a moments equation in R and one unknown length with
usual rules.
Second A1 for a correct equation.
Third M1, dependent on first and second M marks, for solving for x
Third A1 for x = 0.6.
S.C. Moments about centre of rod: R x 0.8 = 2R(1 – x) M2 A2
AnswerMarks
Q8(b)B1 for S and 4S placed correctly.
First M1 for vertical resolution or a moments equation, with usual rules.
(allow S and 4S reversed)
First A1 for a correct equation.
Second M1 for a moments equation in S (and m) with usual rules.
Second A1 for a correct equation.
Third M1, dependent on first and second M marks, for eliminating S to
give an equation in m only.
Third A1 for m = 400/17 oe or 24 or better.
N.B. SC If they use the reaction(s) found in part (a) in their equations, can
score max B1M1A0M1A0DM0A0.
Question 3:
3 | First M1 for resolving vertically (up or down) for B, with correct no. of
terms.
First A1 for a correct equation.
Second M1 for resolving parallel to the plane (up or down) for A, with
correct no. of terms.
A2 for a correct equation (-1 each error)
OR: M2 A3 for the whole system equation - any method error loses all the
marks.
B1 for perpendicular resolution
Third M1 for sub for R in F = µR
Fourth DM1, dependent on first and second M marks, for eliminating a.
Fourth A1 for 8g/3, 26.1 or 26 (N). (392/15 oe is A0)
4.
(a)
(b) | 1
Use of s=ut+ at2
2
1
−2t+ gt2 (+ or – 50)
2
1
20t− gt2 (+ or – 50)
2
1 1
50 = −2T + gT2 +20T − gT2 =18T
2 2
50
T = =2.777....=2.8 or better
18
h=20×T −4.9×T2 =17.74....≈17.7 (18 to 2 s.f.)
(use of 2.8 gives 17.584) | M1
A1
A1
M1
A1
(5)
M1A1
(2)
[7]
Notes on Question 4
Q4(a) | First M1 for use of s = ut + 1/2at2 (or use of 2 suvat formulae AND
eliminating v, to give an equation in s and t). N.B. M0 if they use s = 50 or
u = 0 or v = 0)
First A1 with u = 2 and a = -g or -9.8 to obtain a distance, possibly with 50
added or subtracted. (2 and 4.9 must have opposite signs)
Second A1 with u = 20 and a = -g or -9.8 to obtain a distance, possibly
with 50 added or subtracted. (2 and 4.9 must have opposite signs)
Second M1 dependent on first M1 for a correct equation obtained correctly
in T only.
Third A1 for 25/9 oe, 2.8 or better
Q4(b) | First M1 for substituting their T value (allow –ve changed to +ve but A
mark is then unavailable) into an appropriate equation
First A1 for 17.7 or 18 (m). (A0 if they then add 50)
5.
(a)
(b)
(c) | u+v 2+v
s= t 10= ×3.5
2 2
20 26
v= −2= =3.71 (m s-1)
3.5 7
26
−2
a= v−u = 7 = 24 =0.490 (m s-2)
t 3.5 49
Normal reaction : R=0.6gcos25°
Resolve parallel to the slope : 0.6gsin25°−µ×R=0.6×a
µ=0.41 or 0.411 | M1A1
A1
(3)
M1A1
(2)
B1
M1A2
A1
(5)
[10]
Notes for Question 5
Q5(a) | First M1 for producing an equation in v only.
First A1 for a correct equation
Second A1 for 26/7 oe, 3.7 or better (ms-1)
Q5(b) | M1 for producing an equation in a only.
A1 for 24/49, 0.49 or better (ms-2)
Q5(c) | B1 for R = 0.6gcos25o
M1 for resolving along the plane, correct no. of terms etc.
A2 (-1 each error) R and a do not need to be substituted
Third A1 for 0.41 or 0.411
6.
(a)
(b)
(c) | Use of r =r +vt
0
(−4i+2j)+(3i+3j)t =(−4+3t)i+(2+3t)j
(6i+ j)+(−2i+nj)t =(6−2t)i+(1+nt)j
Position vectors identical ⇒−4+3t =6−2t AND 5t =10,
Either equation
2+3×2=1+2n,
n=3.5
Position vector of P is (−4+6)i+(2+6)j=2i+8j
Distance OP = 22 +82 = 68 =8.25(km) | M1
A1
(2)
B1
M1
A1
DM1
A1
(5)
M1A1
M1A1
(4)
[11]
Notes for Question 6
Q6(a) | M1 for clear attempt to use r + tv (M0 if r and v reversed)
0 0
A1 for answer in any form.
Q6(b) | B1 for (6i + j) + (-2i + nj)t seen or implied
First M1 for equating their i- cpts and their j- cpts. (must have both
equations in terms of same t)
First A1 for a correct equation (either)
Second M1 dependent on first M1 for producing an equation in n only.
Second A1 for n = 3.5 oe
Q6(c) | First M1 for clear attempt to find pv of P, using their t and/or n value(s)
First A1 for 2i + 8j
Second M1 for attempt to find magnitude of their p
Second A1 for √68, 2√17, 8.2 or better (km)
7
(a)
(b)
(c) | Use of v2 =u2 +2as
142 =202 −2a×100
Deceleration is 1.02(m s-2)
Horizontal forces on the car: ±Tcosθ−300=750×−1.02=−765
T = - 1550/3
The force in the tow-bar is 1550/3, 520 (N) or better (allow –ve answer)
Horizontal forces on the truck: ±Tcosθ−500− R=1750×−1.02
Braking force R = 1750 (N)
ALT: Whole system: 800+R=2500×1.02
R = 1750 | M1
A1
A1
(3)
M1A2 f.t.
A1
(4)
M1A2 f.t.
A1
(4)
[11]
M1A2 f.t.
A1
Notes for Question 7
Q7(a) | M1 for a complete method to produce an equation in a only.
First A1 for a correct equation.
Second A1 for 1.02 (ms-2) oe. must be POSITIVE.
Q7(b) | M1 for considering the car ONLY horizontally to produce an equation in T
only, with usual rules. i.e. correct no. of terms AND T resolved:
±T cosθ−300= 750 x -1.02
A2 ft on their a for a correct equation (300 and a must have same sign); -1
each error (treat cos 0.9 as an A error)
A1 for 1550/3 oe, 520 or better (N) N.B. Allow a negative answer.
Q7(c) | M1 for considering the truck ONLY horizontally to produce an equation,
with usual rules. i.e. correct no. of terms AND T resolved:
±T cosθ−500−R=1750 x -1.02
A2 ft on their T and a for a correct equation (500, a and R must have same
sign); -1 each error (treat cos 0.9 as an A error)
A1 for 1750 (N).
OR
M1 for considering the whole system to produce an equation in R only,
with usual rules. i.e. correct no. of terms.
A2 ft on their a for a correct equation (a and R must have same sign) -1
each error
A1 for 1750 (N).
N.B. If 300 and 500 are given separately, penalise any sign errors only
ONCE.
8.
(a)
(b) | R
2R
0.2 m 0.8 1-x x m
A B
C D
50g
Vertical equilibrium:R+2R=50g,
Moments about C: 50g×0.8=(1.8−x)×2×R
3×0.8=3.6−2x, x=0.6
S
4S
0.2 m 0.8 0.6 0.4 m
A B
C E
mg
50g
S, 4S
Vertical equilibrium: S+4S =(50+m)g =5S
Moments about B: 50g×1=4S×0.4+S×1.8=3.4S
5
50× =(50+m)
3.4
m = 400/17, 24, 23.5 or better | M1A1
M1A1
DM1A1
(6)
B1
M1A1
M1A1
DM1
A1
(7)
[13]
Notes for Question 8
Q8(a) | In both parts consistent omission of g’s can score all the marks.
First M1 for vertical resolution or a moments equation, with usual rules.
(allow R and N at this stage)
First A1 for a correct equation (with N = 2R substituted)
Second M1 for a moments equation in R and one unknown length with
usual rules.
Second A1 for a correct equation.
Third M1, dependent on first and second M marks, for solving for x
Third A1 for x = 0.6.
S.C. Moments about centre of rod: R x 0.8 = 2R(1 – x) M2 A2
Q8(b) | B1 for S and 4S placed correctly.
First M1 for vertical resolution or a moments equation, with usual rules.
(allow S and 4S reversed)
First A1 for a correct equation.
Second M1 for a moments equation in S (and m) with usual rules.
Second A1 for a correct equation.
Third M1, dependent on first and second M marks, for eliminating S to
give an equation in m only.
Third A1 for m = 400/17 oe or 24 or better.
N.B. SC If they use the reaction(s) found in part (a) in their equations, can
score max B1M1A0M1A0DM0A0.
\includegraphics{figure_2}

A fixed rough plane is inclined at 30° to the horizontal. A small smooth pulley $P$ is fixed at the top of the plane. Two particles $A$ and $B$, of mass 2 kg and 4 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string which passes over the pulley $P$. The part of the string from $A$ to $P$ is parallel to a line of greatest slope of the plane and $B$ hangs freely below $P$, as shown in Figure 2. The coefficient of friction between $A$ and the plane is $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$. Initially $A$ is held at rest on the plane. The particles are released from rest with the string taut and $A$ moves up the plane.

Find the tension in the string immediately after the particles are released.
[9]

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel M1 2013 Q3 [9]}}