OCR MEI M1 — Question 3 18 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Marks18
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TopicProjectiles
TypeDeriving trajectory equation
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward M1 projectile motion question requiring standard techniques: reading coordinates from a parabola, differentiation to find maximum, using SUVAT equations with g=9.8, and combining velocity components. All parts are routine applications of well-practiced methods with clear signposting, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.02d Quadratic functions: graphs and discriminant conditions1.02e Complete the square: quadratic polynomials and turning points1.02f Solve quadratic equations: including in a function of unknown3.02i Projectile motion: constant acceleration model

\includegraphics{figure_3} Fig. 7 shows the graph of \(y = \frac{1}{100}(100 + 15x - x^2)\). For \(0 \leq x < 20\), this graph shows the trajectory of a small stone projected from the point Q where \(y\) m is the height of the stone above horizontal ground and \(x\) m is the horizontal displacement of the stone from O. The stone hits the ground at the point R.
  1. Write down the height of Q above the ground. [1]
  2. Find the horizontal distance from O of the highest point of the trajectory and show that this point is \(1.5625\) m above the ground. [5]
  3. Show that the time taken for the stone to fall from its highest point to the ground is \(0.565\) seconds, correct to 3 significant figures. [3]
  4. Show that the horizontal component of the velocity of the stone is \(22.1\text{ms}^{-1}\), correct to 3 significant figures. Deduce the time of flight from Q to R. [5]
  5. Calculate the speed at which the stone hits the ground. [4]

\includegraphics{figure_3}

Fig. 7 shows the graph of $y = \frac{1}{100}(100 + 15x - x^2)$.

For $0 \leq x < 20$, this graph shows the trajectory of a small stone projected from the point Q where $y$ m is the height of the stone above horizontal ground and $x$ m is the horizontal displacement of the stone from O. The stone hits the ground at the point R.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Write down the height of Q above the ground. [1]

\item Find the horizontal distance from O of the highest point of the trajectory and show that this point is $1.5625$ m above the ground. [5]

\item Show that the time taken for the stone to fall from its highest point to the ground is $0.565$ seconds, correct to 3 significant figures. [3]

\item Show that the horizontal component of the velocity of the stone is $22.1\text{ms}^{-1}$, correct to 3 significant figures. Deduce the time of flight from Q to R. [5]

\item Calculate the speed at which the stone hits the ground. [4]
\end{enumerate}

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