Edexcel M3 — Question 1 7 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM3 (Mechanics 3)
Marks7
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TopicCircular Motion 1
TypeParticle inside smooth hollow cylinder
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M3 circular motion problem requiring resolution of forces (normal reaction, friction, weight) and application of F=mv²/r. The setup is straightforward with given values, requiring systematic application of Newton's laws in two directions and combining equations to find the friction coefficient condition. While it involves multiple steps (7 marks), the approach is methodical and follows standard textbook procedures without requiring novel insight.
Spec3.03r Friction: concept and vector form6.05c Horizontal circles: conical pendulum, banked tracks

A motorcyclist rides in a cylindrical well of radius 5 m. He maintains a horizontal circular path at a constant speed of 10 ms\(^{-1}\). The coefficient of friction between the wall and the wheels of the cycle is \(\mu\). \includegraphics{figure_1} Modelling the cyclist and his machine as a particle in contact with the wall, show that he will not slip downwards provided that \(\mu \geq 0.49\). [7 marks]

AnswerMarks
Frictional force \(F = mg\); normal reaction \(R = m(10^2/5) = 20m\)M1 A1 A1
\(E/R = 8/20 = 0.49\)M1 A1 M1 A1
No slip if \(F \leq \mu R\) and \(\mu \geq 0.49\)7 marks total
Frictional force $F = mg$; normal reaction $R = m(10^2/5) = 20m$ | M1 A1 A1
$E/R = 8/20 = 0.49$ | M1 A1 M1 A1
No slip if $F \leq \mu R$ and $\mu \geq 0.49$ | 7 marks total
A motorcyclist rides in a cylindrical well of radius 5 m. He maintains a horizontal circular path at a constant speed of 10 ms$^{-1}$. The coefficient of friction between the wall and the wheels of the cycle is $\mu$.

\includegraphics{figure_1}

Modelling the cyclist and his machine as a particle in contact with the wall, show that he will not slip downwards provided that $\mu \geq 0.49$.
[7 marks]

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