CAIE M2 2007 June — Question 6

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2007
SessionJune
TopicWork, energy and Power 2

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\(A\) and \(B\) are fixed points on a smooth horizontal table. The distance \(A B\) is 2.5 m . An elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity 24 N has one end attached to the table at \(A\), and the other end attached to a particle \(P\) of mass 0.95 kg . Another elastic string of natural length 0.9 m and modulus of elasticity 18 N has one end attached to the table at \(B\), and the other end attached to \(P\). The particle \(P\) is held at rest at the mid-point of \(A B\) (see diagram).
  1. Find the tensions in the strings. The particle is released from rest.
  2. Find the acceleration of \(P\) immediately after its release.
  3. \(P\) reaches its maximum speed at the point \(C\). Find the distance \(A C\).