CAIE M2 2003 June — Question 2

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2003
SessionJune
TopicCentre of Mass 1

2
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{7f8646df-a7d8-4ca1-a6ee-3ceab6bb83af-2_439_608_1181_772} A uniform solid hemisphere, with centre \(O\) and radius 4 cm , is held so that a point \(P\) of its rim is in contact with a horizontal surface. The plane face of the hemisphere makes an angle of \(70 ^ { \circ }\) with the horizontal. \(Q\) is the point on the axis of symmetry of the hemisphere which is vertically above \(P\). The diagram shows the vertical cross-section of the hemisphere which contains \(O , P\) and \(Q\).
  1. Determine whether or not the centre of mass of the hemisphere is between \(O\) and \(Q\). The hemisphere is now released.
  2. State whether or not the hemisphere falls on to its plane face, giving a reason for your answer.