| Exam Board | CAIE |
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Session | November |
| Topic | Pulley systems |
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Particle \(A\) of mass 0.2 kg and particle \(B\) of mass 0.6 kg are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. The string passes over a fixed smooth pulley. \(B\) is held at rest at a height of 1.6 m above the floor. \(A\) hangs freely at a height of \(h \mathrm {~m}\) above the floor. Both straight parts of the string are vertical (see diagram). \(B\) is released and both particles start to move. When \(B\) reaches the floor it remains at rest, but \(A\) continues to move vertically upwards until it reaches a height of 3 m above the floor. Find the speed of \(B\) immediately before it hits the floor, and hence find the value of \(h\).