CAIE M1 2015 November — Question 4

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2015
SessionNovember
TopicWork, energy and Power 1

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{48f66bd5-33c1-4ce9-85f9-69faf10e871c-3_574_483_260_829} The diagram shows a vertical cross-section \(A B C\) of a surface. The part of the surface containing \(A B\) is smooth and \(A\) is 2.5 m above the level of \(B\). The part of the surface containing \(B C\) is rough and is at \(45 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The distance \(B C\) is 4 m (see diagram). A particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg is released from rest at \(A\) and moves in contact with the curve \(A B\) and then with the straight line \(B C\). The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the part of the surface containing \(B C\) is 0.4 . Find the speed with which \(P\) reaches \(C\).