OCR MEI Further Mechanics Major 2019 June — Question 11 14 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleFurther Mechanics Major (Further Mechanics Major)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks14
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TopicImpulse and momentum (advanced)
TypeCollision with fixed wall
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a multi-part oblique collision problem requiring conservation of momentum in two perpendicular directions, Newton's law of restitution, and energy calculations. While the techniques are standard for Further Mechanics, the oblique collision setup with unknown initial velocities and the subsequent wall collision requiring coefficient of restitution from energy loss makes this more demanding than typical A-level questions. The problem requires careful bookkeeping across multiple equations and parts, placing it moderately above average difficulty.
Spec6.03b Conservation of momentum: 1D two particles6.03d Conservation in 2D: vector momentum6.03i Coefficient of restitution: e6.03k Newton's experimental law: direct impact

Two uniform smooth spheres A and B have equal radii and are moving on a smooth horizontal surface. The mass of A is 0.2kg and the mass of B is 0.6kg. The spheres collide obliquely. When the spheres collide the line joining their centres is parallel to \(\mathbf{i}\). Immediately before the collision the velocity of A is \(\mathbf{u}_A\)ms\(^{-1}\) and the velocity of B is \(\mathbf{u}_B\)ms\(^{-1}\). The coefficient of restitution between A and B is 0.5. Immediately after the collision the velocity of A is \((-4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})\)ms\(^{-1}\) and the velocity of B is \((2\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j})\)ms\(^{-1}\).
  1. Find \(\mathbf{u}_A\) and \(\mathbf{u}_B\). [7]
After the collision B collides with a smooth vertical wall which is parallel to \(\mathbf{j}\). The loss in kinetic energy of B caused by the collision with the wall is 1.152J.
  1. Find the coefficient of restitution between B and the wall. [3]
  2. Find the angle through which the direction of motion of B is deflected as a result of the collision with the wall. [4]

Question 11:
AnswerMarks Guidance
11(a) 0.2u 0.6u 0.2 4 0.6  2 
A B
420.5 u u 
A B
u 9.5i2j
A
u 2.5i3j
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BM1*
A1
M1*
A1
M1dep*
A1
A1
AnswerMarks
[7]3.3
1.1
3.3
1.1
2.1
2.2a
AnswerMarks
1.1Attempt at conservation of linear
momentum – correct number of terms
Attmpt at NLR – correct number of
terms and speed of approach must be
multiplied by coefficient of restitution
oe 420.5u u . Must be
A B
consistent with CLM e.g.
0.2u 0.6u 0.240.62and
A B
420.5u u would score the
A B
first 4 marks
Solving simultaneous equations and
correct j components (u and u must
A B
be of the form ij)
ISW if speeds found after correct
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velocitiesLet u u iv j and
A A A
u u iv j
B B B
u
No components of
A
u
and for this mark
B
(unless done correctly)
AnswerMarks Guidance
11(b) Velocity of B after impact is 2ei3j
1  0.6  2232    2e232   1.152
 
2
AnswerMarks
e0.2B1
M1
A1
AnswerMarks
[3]3.1b
3.4
AnswerMarks
1.1Condone 2ei3j (or for dividing their
answer by 2 if using v for 2e)
1
Or for  0.6  222e21.152or
 
2
1  
for  0.6  2e232 2.748or for
2
1
 0.6 2e2 0.048 - allow slip in
2
one power only – must be using 2e
(either seen or implied by dividing by
AnswerMarks
2)May be seen in an
equation for e
Must be using speeds
after collision (so must
be using 2i + 3j or just
2i) and correct mass – if
using say v for 2e then
this mark can only be
earned when dividing
by 2
AnswerMarks Guidance
11(c) 2 3
tan or tan
3 2
2e 3
tan or tan
3 2e
1  1 2e
Deflected angle = tan 2 tan
3 3
AnswerMarks
41.3B1
B1ft
M1
A1
AnswerMarks
[4]1.1
1.1
3.1b
AnswerMarks
1.1In degrees: 33.6900675...
With their e - if correct for reference
7.59464336...
 tan1  tan1 
or 180 3 3
2 2e
AnswerMarks
41.284710… (correct to 1 d.p.)Radians:
0.5880026...
0.1325515...
0.72055413…
Question 11:
11 | (a) | 0.2u 0.6u 0.2 4 0.6  2 
A B
420.5 u u 
A B
u 9.5i2j
A
u 2.5i3j
B | M1*
A1
M1*
A1
M1dep*
A1
A1
[7] | 3.3
1.1
3.3
1.1
2.1
2.2a
1.1 | Attempt at conservation of linear
momentum – correct number of terms
Attmpt at NLR – correct number of
terms and speed of approach must be
multiplied by coefficient of restitution
oe 420.5u u . Must be
A B
consistent with CLM e.g.
0.2u 0.6u 0.240.62and
A B
420.5u u would score the
A B
first 4 marks
Solving simultaneous equations and
correct j components (u and u must
A B
be of the form ij)
ISW if speeds found after correct
velocities | Let u u iv j and
A A A
u u iv j
B B B
u
No components of
A
u
and for this mark
B
(unless done correctly)
11 | (b) | Velocity of B after impact is 2ei3j
1  0.6  2232    2e232   1.152
 
2
e0.2 | B1
M1
A1
[3] | 3.1b
3.4
1.1 | Condone 2ei3j (or for dividing their
answer by 2 if using v for 2e)
1
Or for  0.6  222e21.152or
 
2
1  
for  0.6  2e232 2.748or for
2
1
 0.6 2e2 0.048 - allow slip in
2
one power only – must be using 2e
(either seen or implied by dividing by
2) | May be seen in an
equation for e
Must be using speeds
after collision (so must
be using 2i + 3j or just
2i) and correct mass – if
using say v for 2e then
this mark can only be
earned when dividing
by 2
11 | (c) | 2 3
tan or tan
3 2
2e 3
tan or tan
3 2e
1  1 2e
Deflected angle = tan 2 tan
3 3
41.3 | B1
B1ft
M1
A1
[4] | 1.1
1.1
3.1b
1.1 | In degrees: 33.6900675...
With their e - if correct for reference
7.59464336...
 tan1  tan1 
or 180 3 3
2 2e
41.284710… (correct to 1 d.p.) | Radians:
0.5880026...
0.1325515...
0.72055413…
Two uniform smooth spheres A and B have equal radii and are moving on a smooth horizontal surface. The mass of A is 0.2kg and the mass of B is 0.6kg.

The spheres collide obliquely. When the spheres collide the line joining their centres is parallel to $\mathbf{i}$.

Immediately before the collision the velocity of A is $\mathbf{u}_A$ms$^{-1}$ and the velocity of B is $\mathbf{u}_B$ms$^{-1}$. The coefficient of restitution between A and B is 0.5.

Immediately after the collision the velocity of A is $(-4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})$ms$^{-1}$ and the velocity of B is $(2\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j})$ms$^{-1}$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find $\mathbf{u}_A$ and $\mathbf{u}_B$. [7]
\end{enumerate}

After the collision B collides with a smooth vertical wall which is parallel to $\mathbf{j}$.

The loss in kinetic energy of B caused by the collision with the wall is 1.152J.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\setcounter{enumi}{1}
\item Find the coefficient of restitution between B and the wall. [3]
\item Find the angle through which the direction of motion of B is deflected as a result of the collision with the wall. [4]
\end{enumerate}

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