CAIE M1 2015 November — Question 4

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2015
SessionNovember
TopicPulley systems

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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f23ea8e7-9b81-4192-8c20-8c46aabfecca-3_442_495_255_826} Particles \(A\) and \(B\), of masses 0.35 kg and 0.15 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string which passes over a fixed smooth pulley. The system is at rest with \(B\) held on the horizontal floor, the string taut and its straight parts vertical. \(A\) is at a height of 1.6 m above the floor (see diagram). \(B\) is released and the system begins to move; \(B\) does not reach the pulley. Find
  1. the acceleration of the particles and the tension in the string before \(A\) reaches the floor,
  2. the greatest height above the floor reached by \(B\).