Standard +0.3 This is a standard circular motion problem with elastic string requiring resolution of forces (tension, weight) and application of Hooke's law and centripetal force formula. It involves multiple steps but uses routine M2 techniques without requiring novel insight—slightly easier than average due to straightforward geometry and given angle.
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A particle \(P\) of mass 0.3 kg is attached to a fixed point \(A\) by a light elastic string of natural length 0.8 m and modulus of elasticity 16 N . The particle \(P\) moves in a horizontal circle which has centre \(O\). It is given that \(A O\) is vertical and that angle \(O A P\) is \(60 ^ { \circ }\) (see diagram). Calculate the speed of \(P\). [6]
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A particle $P$ of mass 0.3 kg is attached to a fixed point $A$ by a light elastic string of natural length 0.8 m and modulus of elasticity 16 N . The particle $P$ moves in a horizontal circle which has centre $O$. It is given that $A O$ is vertical and that angle $O A P$ is $60 ^ { \circ }$ (see diagram). Calculate the speed of $P$. [6]\\
\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE M2 2019 Q4 [6]}}