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CAIE M2 2019 June Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.8
1 A small ball is projected from a point \(O\) on horizontal ground at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after projection the vertically upwards displacement of the ball from \(O\) is \(\left( 14 t - k t ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { m }\), where \(k\) is a constant.
  1. State the value of \(k\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f3a35846-075d-4e03-ba6b-82774ef0e4f8-03_56_1563_495_331}
  2. Show that the initial speed of the ball is \(28 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  3. Find the horizontal displacement of the ball from \(O\) when \(t = 3\).
CAIE M2 2019 June Q2
4 marks Standard +0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f3a35846-075d-4e03-ba6b-82774ef0e4f8-04_442_554_260_794} A uniform lamina \(A B C E F G\) is formed from a square \(A B D G\) by removing a smaller square \(C D F E\) from one corner. \(A B = 0.7 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(D F = 0.3 \mathrm {~m}\) (see diagram). Find the distance of the centre of mass of the lamina from \(A\).
CAIE M2 2019 June Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.3
3 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.4 kg is attached to a fixed point \(A\) by a light inextensible string of length 0.5 m . The point \(A\) is 0.3 m above a smooth horizontal surface. The particle \(P\) moves in a horizontal circle on the surface with constant angular speed \(5 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Calculate the tension in the string. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f3a35846-075d-4e03-ba6b-82774ef0e4f8-05_67_1569_486_328}
  2. Find the magnitude of the force exerted by the surface on \(P\).
CAIE M2 2019 June Q4
8 marks Challenging +1.8
4 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.5 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.8 m and modulus of elasticity 16 N . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\). The particle \(P\) is released from rest at the point 0.8 m vertically below \(O\). When the extension of the string is \(x \mathrm {~m}\), the downwards velocity of \(P\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and a force of magnitude \(25 x ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~N}\) opposes the motion of \(P\).
  1. Show that, when \(P\) is moving downwards, \(v \frac { \mathrm {~d} v } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 10 - 40 x - 50 x ^ { 2 }\).
  2. For the instant when \(P\) has its greatest downwards speed, find the kinetic energy of \(P\) and the elastic potential energy stored in the string.
CAIE M2 2019 June Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 A light elastic string has natural length \(a \mathrm {~m}\) and modulus of elasticity \(\lambda \mathrm { N }\). When the length of the string is 1.6 m the tension is 4 N . When the length of the string is 2 m the tension is 6 N .
  1. Find the values of \(a\) and \(\lambda\).
    One end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\) on a smooth horizontal surface. The other end of the string is attached to a particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg . The particle \(P\) moves with constant speed on the surface in a circle with centre \(O\) and radius 1.9 m .
  2. Find the speed of \(P\).
CAIE M2 2019 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6 A particle is projected with speed \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. At the instant 4 s after projection the speed of the particle is \(30 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find \(\theta\).
  2. Show that at the instant 4 s after projection the particle is 33.75 m below the level of the point of projection and find the direction of motion at this instant.
    \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f3a35846-075d-4e03-ba6b-82774ef0e4f8-12_259_609_255_769} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1}
    \end{figure} Fig. 1 shows an object made from a uniform wire of length 0.8 m . The object consists of a straight part \(A B\), and a semicircular part \(B C\) such that \(A , B\) and \(C\) lie in the same straight line. The radius of the semicircle is \(r \mathrm {~m}\) and the centre of mass of the object is 0.1 m from line \(A B C\).
  3. Show that \(r = 0.2\).
    \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f3a35846-075d-4e03-ba6b-82774ef0e4f8-13_615_383_260_881} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2}
    \end{figure} The object is freely suspended at \(A\) and a horizontal force of magnitude 7 N is applied to the object at \(C\) so that the object is in equilibrium with \(A B C\) vertical (see Fig. 2).
  4. Calculate the weight of the object.
    The 7 N force is removed and the object hangs in equilibrium with \(A B C\) at an angle of \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) with the vertical.
  5. Find \(\theta\).
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE M2 2019 June Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
1 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{111bcbf6-daaf-4d8d-9299-d591ac7369f1-03_231_970_258_591} A particle \(P\) of mass 0.3 kg is attached to a fixed point \(A\) by a light inextensible string of length 0.8 m . The fixed point \(O\) is 0.15 m vertically below \(A\). The particle \(P\) moves with constant speed \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) in a horizontal circle with centre \(O\) (see diagram).
  1. Show that the tension in the string is 16 N .
  2. Find the value of \(v\).
CAIE M2 2019 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{111bcbf6-daaf-4d8d-9299-d591ac7369f1-05_448_802_258_676} The diagram shows the cross-section through the centre of mass of a uniform solid object. The object is a cylinder of radius 0.2 m and length 0.7 m , from which a hemisphere of radius 0.2 m has been removed at one end. The point \(A\) is the centre of the plane face at the other end of the object. Find the distance of the centre of mass of the object from \(A\).
[0pt] [The volume of a hemisphere is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi r ^ { 3 }\).]
CAIE M2 2016 March Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
1 A particle is projected from a point on horizontal ground. At the instant 2 s after projection, the particle has travelled a horizontal distance of 30 m and is at its greatest height above the ground. Find the initial speed and the angle of projection of the particle.
CAIE M2 2016 March Q2
5 marks Challenging +1.2
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{334b4bdf-6d9c-4208-9032-572eb7c5f9ee-2_295_805_484_671} A uniform solid hemisphere of weight 60 N and radius 0.8 m rests in limiting equilibrium with its curved surface on a rough horizontal plane. The axis of symmetry of the hemisphere is inclined at an angle of \(\theta\) to the horizontal, where \(\cos \theta = 0.28\). Equilibrium is maintained by a horizontal force of magnitude \(P\) N applied to the lowest point of the circular rim of the hemisphere (see diagram).
  1. Show that \(P = 8.75\).
  2. Find the coefficient of friction between the hemisphere and the plane.
CAIE M2 2016 March Q3
5 marks Standard +0.8
3 A stone is thrown with speed \(9 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal from a point on horizontal ground. Find the distance between the two points at which the path of the stone makes an angle of \(45 ^ { \circ }\) with the horizontal.
CAIE M2 2016 March Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{334b4bdf-6d9c-4208-9032-572eb7c5f9ee-2_549_579_1505_781} A uniform lamina is made by joining a rectangle \(A B C D\), in which \(A B = C D = 0.56 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(B C = A D = 2 \mathrm {~m}\), and a square \(E F G A\) of side 1.2 m . The vertex \(E\) of the square lies on the edge \(A D\) of the rectangle (see diagram). The centre of mass of the lamina is a distance \(h \mathrm {~m}\) from \(B C\) and a distance \(v \mathrm {~m}\) from \(B A G\).
  1. Find the value of \(h\) and show that \(v = h\). The lamina is freely suspended at the point \(B\) and hangs in equilibrium.
  2. State the angle which the edge \(B C\) makes with the horizontal. Instead, the lamina is now freely suspended at the point \(F\) and hangs in equilibrium.
  3. Calculate the angle between \(F G\) and the vertical.
CAIE M2 2016 March Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.6 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.8 m and modulus of elasticity 24 N . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(A\), and \(P\) hangs in equilibrium.
  1. Calculate the extension of the string. \(P\) is projected vertically downwards from the equilibrium position with speed \(4.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Find the distance \(A P\) when the speed of \(P\) is \(3.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(P\) is below the equilibrium position.
  3. Calculate the speed of \(P\) when it is 0.5 m above the equilibrium position.
CAIE M2 2016 March Q6
9 marks Challenging +1.8
6 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg is released from rest at a point \(O\) on a plane inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after its release, \(P\) has velocity \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and displacement \(x \mathrm {~m}\) down the plane from \(O\). The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the plane increases as \(P\) moves down the plane, and equals \(0.1 x ^ { 2 }\).
  1. Show that \(2 v \frac { \mathrm {~d} v } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 10 - ( \sqrt { } 3 ) x ^ { 2 }\).
  2. Calculate the maximum speed of \(P\).
  3. Find the value of \(x\) at the point where \(P\) comes to rest.
CAIE M2 2016 March Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{334b4bdf-6d9c-4208-9032-572eb7c5f9ee-3_451_432_1434_852} One end of a light inextensible string is attached to the highest point \(A\) of a solid fixed sphere with centre \(O\) and radius 0.6 m . The other end of the string is attached to a particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg which rests in contact with the smooth surface of the sphere. The angle \(A O P = 60 ^ { \circ }\) (see diagram). The sphere exerts a contact force of magnitude \(R \mathrm {~N}\) on \(P\) and the tension in the string is \(T \mathrm {~N}\).
  1. By resolving vertically, show that \(R + ( \sqrt { } 3 ) T = 4\). \(P\) is now set in motion, and moves with angular speed \(\omega \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) in a horizontal circle on the surface of the sphere.
  2. Find an equation involving \(R , T\) and \(\omega\).
  3. Hence
    (a) calculate \(R\) when \(\omega = 2\),
    (b) find the greatest possible value of \(T\) and the corresponding speed of \(P\).
CAIE M2 2017 March Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.5
1 A small ball is projected with speed \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. Find the distance from the point of projection of the ball at the instant when it is travelling horizontally.
CAIE M2 2017 March Q2
6 marks Challenging +1.2
2 A cylindrical container is open at the top. The curved surface and the circular base of the container are both made from the same thin uniform material. The container has radius 0.2 m and height 0.9 m .
  1. Show that the centre of mass of the container is 0.405 m from the base.
    The container is placed with its base on a rough inclined plane. The container is in equilibrium on the point of slipping down the plane and also on the point of toppling.
  2. Find the coefficient of friction between the container and the plane.
CAIE M2 2017 March Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
3 A particle \(P\) is projected with speed \(20 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) below the horizontal, from a point \(O\) which is 30 m above horizontal ground.
  1. Calculate the time taken by \(P\) to reach the ground.
  2. Calculate the speed and direction of motion of \(P\) immediately before it reaches the ground. [4]
CAIE M2 2017 March Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fef8f0eb-dfed-4d2b-8a58-ca3c85b28686-06_474_631_260_756} The diagram shows a uniform lamina \(A B C D\) with \(A B = 0.75 \mathrm {~m} , A D = 0.6 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(B C = 0.9 \mathrm {~m}\). Angle \(B A D =\) angle \(A B C = 90 ^ { \circ }\).
  1. Show that the distance of the centre of mass of the lamina from \(A B\) is 0.38 m , and find the distance of the centre of mass from \(B C\).
    The lamina is freely suspended at \(B\) and hangs in equilibrium.
  2. Find the angle between \(B C\) and the vertical. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fef8f0eb-dfed-4d2b-8a58-ca3c85b28686-08_428_455_260_845} Two particles \(P\) and \(Q\) have masses 0.4 kg and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively. \(P\) is attached to a fixed point \(A\) by a light inextensible string of length 0.5 m which is inclined at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the vertical. \(P\) and \(Q\) are joined to each other by a light inextensible vertical string. \(Q\) is attached to a fixed point \(B\), which is vertically below \(A\), by a light inextensible string. The string \(B Q\) is taut and horizontal. The particles rotate in horizontal circles about an axis through \(A\) and \(B\) with constant angular speed \(\omega\) rad s \(^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). The tension in the string joining \(P\) and \(Q\) is 1.5 N .
CAIE M2 2017 March Q7
10 marks Challenging +1.2
7 One end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity 24 N is attached to a fixed point \(O\). The other end of the string is attached to a particle \(P\) of mass 0.4 kg which hangs in equilibrium vertically below \(O\).
  1. Calculate the extension of the string. \(P\) is projected vertically downwards from the equilibrium position with speed \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Calculate the distance \(P\) travels before it is first at instantaneous rest.
    When \(P\) is first at instantaneous rest a stationary particle of mass 0.4 kg becomes attached to \(P\).
  3. Find the greatest speed of the combined particle in the subsequent motion.
CAIE M2 2019 March Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.5
1 A particle is projected with speed \(24 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. Find the speed and direction of motion of the particle at the instant 4 s after projection.
CAIE M2 2019 March Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b8e52188-f9a6-46fc-90bf-97965c6dd324-04_606_376_260_881} A uniform object is made by joining together three solid cubes with edges \(3 \mathrm {~m} , 2 \mathrm {~m}\) and 1 m . The object has an axis of symmetry, with the cubes stacked vertically and the cube of edge 2 m between the other two cubes (see diagram).
  1. Calculate the distance of the centre of mass of the object above the base of the largest cube.
    The smallest cube is now removed from the object. It is replaced by a heavier uniform cube with 1 m edges which is made of a different material. The centre of mass of the object is now at the base of the 2 m cube.
  2. Find the ratio of the masses of the two cubes of edge 1 m .
CAIE M2 2019 March Q3
6 marks Moderate -0.8
3 A small ball is projected from a point \(O\) on horizontal ground. At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after projection the horizontal and vertically upwards displacements of the ball from \(O\) are \(x \mathrm {~m}\) and \(y \mathrm {~m}\) respectively, where \(x = 4 t\) and \(y = 6 t - 5 t ^ { 2 }\).
  1. Find the equation of the trajectory of the ball.
  2. Hence or otherwise calculate the angle of projection of the ball and its initial speed.
CAIE M2 2019 March Q4
6 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b8e52188-f9a6-46fc-90bf-97965c6dd324-07_337_526_262_726} \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b8e52188-f9a6-46fc-90bf-97965c6dd324-07_111_116_486_1308} 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]
CAIE M2 2019 March Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.3 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity 24 N . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\). The particle \(P\) is released from rest at the point 0.4 m vertically below \(O\).
  1. Find the greatest speed of \(P\).
  2. Calculate the greatest distance of \(P\) below \(O\).
    \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{b8e52188-f9a6-46fc-90bf-97965c6dd324-10_608_611_258_767} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1}
    \end{figure} Fig. 1 shows the cross-section of a solid cylinder through which a cylindrical hole has been drilled to make a uniform prism. The radius of the cylinder is \(5 r\) and the radius of the hole is \(r\). The centre of the hole is a distance \(2 r\) from the centre of the cylinder.