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CAIE M2 2005 June Q5
5 The acceleration of a particle moving in a straight line is \(( x - 2.4 ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }\) when its displacement from a fixed point \(O\) of the line is \(x \mathrm {~m}\). The velocity of the particle is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), and it is given that \(v = 2.5\) when \(x = 0\). Find
  1. an expression for \(v\) in terms of \(x\),
  2. the minimum value of \(v\).
CAIE M2 2005 June Q6
6
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6fe2c5e0-0496-4fb4-95d2-354b90607b5b-4_620_899_644_623} A rigid rod consists of two parts. The part \(B C\) is in the form of an arc of a circle of radius 2 m and centre \(O\), with angle \(B O C = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) radians. \(B C\) is uniform and has weight 3 N . The part \(A B\) is straight and of length 2 m ; it is uniform and has weight 4 N . The part \(A B\) of the rod is a tangent to the arc \(B C\) at \(B\). The end \(A\) of the rod is freely hinged to a fixed point of a vertical wall. The rod is held in equilibrium, with the straight part \(A B\) making an angle of \(\frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) radians with the wall, by means of a horizontal string attached to \(C\). The string is in the same vertical plane as the rod, and the tension in the string is \(T \mathrm {~N}\) (see diagram).
  1. Show that the centre of mass \(G\) of the part \(B C\) of the rod is at a distance of 2.083 m from the wall, correct to 4 significant figures.
  2. Find the value of \(T\).
  3. State the magnitude of the horizontal component and the magnitude of the vertical component of the force exerted on the rod by the hinge.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6fe2c5e0-0496-4fb4-95d2-354b90607b5b-5_579_1118_264_516} A particle \(A\) is released from rest at time \(t = 0\), at a point \(P\) which is 7 m above horizontal ground. At the same instant as \(A\) is released, a particle \(B\) is projected from a point \(O\) on the ground. The horizontal distance of \(O\) from \(P\) is 24 m . Particle \(B\) moves in the vertical plane containing \(O\) and \(P\), with initial speed \(V \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and initial direction making an angle of \(\theta\) above the horizontal (see diagram). Write down
  4. an expression for the height of \(A\) above the ground at time \(t \mathrm {~s}\),
  5. an expression in terms of \(V , \theta\) and \(t\) for
    (a) the horizontal distance of \(B\) from \(O\),
    (b) the height of \(B\) above the ground. At time \(t = T\) the particles \(A\) and \(B\) collide at a point above the ground.
  6. Show that \(\tan \theta = \frac { 7 } { 24 }\) and that \(V T = 25\).
  7. Deduce that \(7 V ^ { 2 } > 3125\).
CAIE M2 2006 June Q1
1
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ece63d46-5e56-4668-939a-9dbbcfc1a77a-2_248_1267_276_440} A light elastic string has natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity \(\lambda \mathrm { N }\). The ends of the string are attached to fixed points \(A\) and \(B\), which are at the same horizontal level and 0.63 m apart. A particle \(P\) of mass 0.064 kg is attached to the mid-point of the string and hangs in equilibrium at a point 0.08 m below \(A B\) (see diagram). Find
  1. the tension in the string,
  2. the value of \(\lambda\).
CAIE M2 2006 June Q2
2 A uniform solid cone has height 38 cm .
  1. Write down the distance of the centre of mass of the cone from its base.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ece63d46-5e56-4668-939a-9dbbcfc1a77a-2_497_547_1224_840} The cone is placed with its axis vertical on a rough horizontal plane. The plane is slowly tilted, and the cone remains in equilibrium until the angle of inclination of the plane reaches \(31 ^ { \circ }\) (see diagram), when the cone topples.
  2. Find the radius of the cone.
  3. Show that \(\mu \geqslant 0.601\), correct to 3 significant figures, where \(\mu\) is the coefficient of friction between the cone and the plane.
CAIE M2 2006 June Q3
3
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ece63d46-5e56-4668-939a-9dbbcfc1a77a-3_437_567_269_788} A particle \(P\) of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) is attached to one end of a light inextensible string of length \(L \mathrm {~m}\). The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\). The particle \(P\) moves with constant speed in a horizontal circle, with the string taut and inclined at \(35 ^ { \circ }\) to the vertical. \(O P\) rotates with angular speed \(2.2 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) about the vertical axis through \(O\) (see diagram). Find
  1. the value of \(L\),
  2. the speed of \(P\) in \(\mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).
CAIE M2 2006 June Q4
4 An object of mass 0.4 kg is projected vertically upwards from the ground, with an initial speed of \(16 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). A resisting force of magnitude \(0.1 v\) newtons acts on the object during its ascent, where \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) is the speed of the object at time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after it starts to move.
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } v } { \mathrm {~d} t } = - 0.25 ( v + 40 )\).
  2. Find the value of \(t\) at the instant that the object reaches its maximum height.
CAIE M2 2006 June Q5
5
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ece63d46-5e56-4668-939a-9dbbcfc1a77a-3_531_791_1633_678} A uniform lamina of weight 15 N has dimensions as shown in the diagram.
  1. Show that the distance of the centre of mass of the lamina from \(A B\) is 0.22 m . The lamina is freely hinged at \(B\) to a fixed point. One end of a light inextensible string is attached to the lamina at \(C\). The string passes over a fixed smooth pulley and a particle of mass 1.1 kg is attached to the other end of the string. The lamina is in equilibrium with \(B C\) horizontal. The string is taut and makes an angle of \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) with the horizontal at \(C\), and the particle hangs freely below the pulley (see diagram).
  2. Find the value of \(\theta\).
CAIE M2 2006 June Q6
6 A light elastic string has natural length 2 m and modulus of elasticity 0.8 N . One end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\) of a rough plane which is inclined at an angle \(\alpha\) to the horizontal, where \(\sin \alpha = \frac { 12 } { 13 }\). A particle \(P\) of mass 0.052 kg is attached to the other end of the string. The coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane is 0.4 . \(P\) is released from rest at \(O\).
  1. When \(P\) has moved \(d\) metres down the plane from \(O\), where \(d > 2\), find expressions in terms of \(d\) for
    (a) the loss in gravitational potential energy of \(P\),
    (b) the gain in elastic potential energy of the string,
    (c) the work done by the frictional force acting on \(P\).
  2. Show that \(d ^ { 2 } - 6 d + 4 = 0\) when \(P\) is at its lowest point, and hence find the value of \(d\) in this case.
CAIE M2 2006 June Q7
7 A stone is projected from a point \(O\) on horizontal ground with speed \(V \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\theta\) above the horizontal, where \(\sin \theta = \frac { 3 } { 5 }\). The stone is at its highest point when it has travelled a horizontal distance of 19.2 m .
  1. Find the value of \(V\). After passing through its highest point the stone strikes a vertical wall at a point 4 m above the ground.
  2. Find the horizontal distance between \(O\) and the wall. At the instant when the stone hits the wall the horizontal component of the stone's velocity is halved in magnitude and reversed in direction. The vertical component of the stone's velocity does not change as a result of the stone hitting the wall.
  3. Find the distance from the wall of the point where the stone reaches the ground.
CAIE M2 2007 June Q1
1
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{57f7ca89-f028-447a-9ac9-55f931201e6b-2_467_645_274_749} A uniform semicircular lamina has radius 5 m . The lamina rotates in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis through \(O\), the mid-point of its diameter. The angular speed of the lamina is \(4 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). Find
  1. the distance of the centre of mass of the lamina from \(O\),
  2. the speed with which the centre of mass of the lamina is moving.
CAIE M2 2007 June Q2
2 A particle starts from rest at \(O\) and travels in a straight line. Its acceleration is \(( 3 - 2 x ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 2 }\), where \(x \mathrm {~m}\) is the displacement of the particle from \(O\).
  1. Find the value of \(x\) for which the velocity of the particle reaches its maximum value.
  2. Find this maximum velocity.
CAIE M2 2007 June Q3
3 \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{57f7ca89-f028-447a-9ac9-55f931201e6b-2_561_597_1585_406} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1}
\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{57f7ca89-f028-447a-9ac9-55f931201e6b-2_447_387_1726_1354} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2}
\end{figure} A hollow container consists of a smooth circular cylinder of radius 0.5 m , and a smooth hollow cone of semi-vertical angle \(65 ^ { \circ }\) and radius 0.5 m . The container is fixed with its axis vertical and with the cone below the cylinder. A steel ball of weight 1 N moves with constant speed \(2.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) in a horizontal circle inside the container. The ball is in contact with both the cylinder and the cone (see Fig. 1). Fig. 2 shows the forces acting on the ball, i.e. its weight and the forces of magnitudes \(R \mathrm {~N}\) and \(S \mathrm {~N}\) exerted by the container at the points of contact. Given that the radius of the ball is negligible compared with the radius of the cylinder, find \(R\) and \(S\).
CAIE M2 2007 June Q4
4
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{57f7ca89-f028-447a-9ac9-55f931201e6b-3_777_447_267_849} A uniform triangular lamina \(A B C\) is right-angled at \(B\) and has sides \(A B = 0.6 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(B C = 0.8 \mathrm {~m}\). The mass of the lamina is 4 kg . One end of a light inextensible rope is attached to the lamina at \(C\). The other end of the rope is attached to a fixed point \(D\) on a vertical wall. The lamina is in equilibrium with \(A\) in contact with the wall at a point vertically below \(D\). The lamina is in a vertical plane perpendicular to the wall, and \(A B\) is horizontal. The rope is taut and at right angles to \(A C\) (see diagram). Find
  1. the tension in the rope,
  2. the horizontal and vertical components of the force exerted at \(A\) on the lamina by the wall.
CAIE M2 2007 June Q5
5 One end of a light elastic string, of natural length 0.5 m and modulus of elasticity 140 N , is attached to a fixed point \(O\). A particle of mass 0.8 kg is attached to the other end of the string. The particle is released from rest at \(O\). By considering the energy of the system, find
  1. the speed of the particle when the extension of the string is 0.1 m ,
  2. the extension of the string when the particle is at its lowest point.
CAIE M2 2007 June Q6
6
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{57f7ca89-f028-447a-9ac9-55f931201e6b-3_83_771_1978_689}
\(A\) 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 \(A C\).
CAIE M2 2007 June Q7
7 A particle is projected with speed \(65 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) from a point on horizontal ground, in a direction making an angle of \(\alpha ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. The particle reaches the ground again after 12 s . Find
  1. the value of \(\alpha\),
  2. the greatest height reached by the particle,
  3. the length of time for which the direction of motion of the particle is between \(20 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal and \(20 ^ { \circ }\) below the horizontal,
  4. the horizontal distance travelled by the particle in the time found in part (iii).
CAIE M2 2008 June Q1
1
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36259e2a-aa9b-4655-b0c2-891f96c3f5a4-2_549_775_269_685} A particle \(A\) and a block \(B\) are attached to opposite ends of a light elastic string of natural length 2 m and modulus of elasticity 6 N . The block is at rest on a rough horizontal table. The string passes over a small smooth pulley \(P\) at the edge of the table, with the part \(B P\) of the string horizontal and of length 1.2 m . The frictional force acting on \(B\) is 1.5 N and the system is in equilibrium (see diagram). Find the distance \(P A\).
CAIE M2 2008 June Q2
2
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36259e2a-aa9b-4655-b0c2-891f96c3f5a4-2_686_495_1238_826} A uniform rigid wire \(A B\) is in the form of a circular arc of radius 1.5 m with centre \(O\). The angle \(A O B\) is a right angle. The wire is in equilibrium, freely suspended from the end \(A\). The chord \(A B\) makes an angle of \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) with the vertical (see diagram).
  1. Show that the distance of the centre of mass of the arc from \(O\) is 1.35 m , correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. Find the value of \(\theta\).
CAIE M2 2008 June Q3
3
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36259e2a-aa9b-4655-b0c2-891f96c3f5a4-3_637_572_264_788} One end of a light inextensible string is attached to a point \(C\). The other end is attached to a point \(D\), which is 1.1 m vertically below \(C\). A small smooth ring \(R\), of mass 0.2 kg , is threaded on the string and moves with constant speed \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) in a horizontal circle, with centre at \(O\) and radius 1.2 m , where \(O\) is 0.5 m vertically below \(D\) (see diagram).
  1. Show that the tension in the string is 1.69 N , correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. Find the value of \(v\).
CAIE M2 2008 June Q4
4
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36259e2a-aa9b-4655-b0c2-891f96c3f5a4-3_375_627_1448_758} Uniform rods \(A B , A C\) and \(B C\) have lengths \(3 \mathrm {~m} , 4 \mathrm {~m}\) and 5 m respectively, and weights \(15 \mathrm {~N} , 20 \mathrm {~N}\) and 25 N respectively. The rods are rigidly joined to form a right-angled triangular frame \(A B C\). The frame is hinged at \(B\) to a fixed point and is held in equilibrium, with \(A C\) horizontal, by means of an inextensible string attached at \(C\). The string is at right angles to \(B C\) and the tension in the string is \(T \mathrm {~N}\) (see diagram).
  1. Find the value of \(T\). A uniform triangular lamina \(P Q R\), of weight 60 N , has the same size and shape as the frame \(A B C\). The lamina is now attached to the frame with \(P , Q\) and \(R\) at \(A , B\) and \(C\) respectively. The composite body is held in equilibrium with \(A , B\) and \(C\) in the same positions as before. Find
  2. the new value of \(T\),
  3. the magnitude of the vertical component of the force acting on the composite body at \(B\).
CAIE M2 2008 June Q5
5
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36259e2a-aa9b-4655-b0c2-891f96c3f5a4-4_547_933_269_607} Particles \(A\) and \(B\) are projected simultaneously from the top \(T\) of a vertical tower, and move in the same vertical plane. \(T\) is 7.2 m above horizontal ground. \(A\) is projected horizontally with speed \(8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) is projected at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal with speed \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 } . A\) and \(B\) move away from each other (see diagram).
  1. Find the time taken for \(A\) to reach the ground. At the instant when \(A\) hits the ground,
  2. show that \(B\) is approximately 5.2 m above the ground,
  3. find the distance \(A B\).
CAIE M2 2008 June Q6
6 One end of a light elastic string of natural length 1.25 m and modulus of elasticity 20 N is attached to a fixed point \(O\). A particle \(P\) of mass 0.5 kg is attached to the other end of the string. \(P\) is held at rest at \(O\) and then released. When the extension of the string is \(x \mathrm {~m}\) the speed of \(P\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Show that \(v ^ { 2 } = - 32 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x + 25\).
  2. Find the maximum speed of \(P\).
  3. Find the acceleration of \(P\) when it is at its lowest point.
CAIE M2 2008 June Q7
7 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.5 kg moves on a horizontal surface along the straight line \(O A\), in the direction from \(O\) to \(A\). The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the surface is 0.08 . Air resistance of magnitude \(0.2 v \mathrm {~N}\) opposes the motion, where \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) is the speed of \(P\) at time \(t \mathrm {~s}\). The particle passes through \(O\) with speed \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) when \(t = 0\).
  1. Show that \(2.5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} v } { \mathrm {~d} t } = - ( v + 2 )\) and hence find the value of \(t\) when \(v = 0\).
  2. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 6 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.4 t } - 2\), where \(x \mathrm {~m}\) is the displacement of \(P\) from \(O\) at time \(t \mathrm {~s}\), and hence find the distance \(O P\) when \(v = 0\). \footnotetext{Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. }
CAIE M2 2009 June Q1
1 A uniform lamina is in the form of a sector of a circle with centre \(O\), radius 0.2 m and angle 1.5 radians. The lamina rotates in a horizontal plane about a fixed vertical axis through \(O\). The centre of mass of the lamina moves with speed \(0.4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Show that the angular speed of the lamina is \(3.30 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\), correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE M2 2009 June Q2
2
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\(A B\) is a diameter of a uniform solid hemisphere with centre \(O\), radius 10 cm and weight 12 N . One end of a light inextensible string is attached to the hemisphere at \(B\) and the other end is attached to a fixed point \(C\) of a vertical wall. The hemisphere is in equilibrium with \(A\) in contact with the wall at a point vertically below \(C\). The centre of mass \(G\) of the hemisphere is at the same horizontal level as \(A\), and angle \(A B C\) is a right angle (see diagram). Calculate the tension in the string.