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OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1 A climber of mass 65 kg climbs from the bottom to the top of a vertical cliff which is 78 m in height. The climb takes 90 minutes so the velocity of the climber can be neglected.
  1. Calculate the work done by the climber in climbing the cliff.
  2. Calculate the average power generated by the climber in climbing the cliff.
OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 The universal law of gravitation states that \(F = \frac { G m _ { 1 } m _ { 2 } } { r ^ { 2 } }\) where \(F\) is the magnitude of the force between two objects of masses \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\) which are a distance \(r\) apart and \(G\) is a constant. Find the dimensions of \(G\).
OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q3
8 marks Standard +0.3
3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a1a43547-0a68-4346-884a-0c6d9302cf24-2_473_298_1037_884} A particle \(P\) of mass 1.5 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string of length 2.4 m . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\). The particle is initially at rest directly below \(O\). A horizontal impulse of magnitude 9.3 Ns is applied to \(P\). In the subsequent motion the string remains taut and makes an angle of \(\theta\) radians with the downwards vertical at \(O\), as shown in the diagram.
  1. Find the speed of \(P\) when \(\theta = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\).
  2. Determine whether \(P\) will reach the same horizontal level as \(O\).
OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q4
9 marks Standard +0.8
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a1a43547-0a68-4346-884a-0c6d9302cf24-3_216_1219_255_415} \(A\) and \(B\) are two long straight parallel horizontal sections of railway track. An engine on track \(A\) is attached to a carriage of mass 6000 kg on track \(B\) by a light inextensible chain which remains horizontal and taut in the ensuing motion. The chain is 13 m in length and the points of attachment on the engine and carriage are a perpendicular distance of 5 m apart. The engine and carriage start at rest and then the engine accelerates uniformly to a speed of \(5.6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) while travelling 250 m . It is assumed that any resistance to motion can be ignored.
  1. Find the work done on the carriage by the tension in the chain.
  2. Find the magnitude of the tension in the chain. The mass of the engine is 10000 kg .
  3. At a point further along the track the engine and the carriage are moving at a speed of \(8.4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and the power of the engine is 68 kW . Find the acceleration of the engine at this instant.
OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q5
13 marks Standard +0.3
5 Two discs, \(A\) and \(B\), have masses 1.4 kg and 2.1 kg respectively. They are sliding towards each other in the same straight line across a large sheet of horizontal ice. Immediately before the collision \(A\) has speed \(2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) has speed \(3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). Immediately after the collision \(A\) 's speed is \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Explain why it is impossible for \(A\) to be travelling in the same direction after the collision as it was before the collision.
  2. Find the velocity of \(B\) immediately after the collision.
  3. Calculate the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\).
  4. State what your answer to part (iii) means about the kinetic energy of the system. The discs are made from the same material. The discs will be damaged if subjected to an impulse of magnitude greater than 6.5 Ns .
  5. Determine whether \(B\) will be damaged as a result of the collision.
  6. Explain why \(A\) will be damaged if, and only if, \(B\) is damaged.
OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a1a43547-0a68-4346-884a-0c6d9302cf24-4_547_597_251_735} A particle of mass 0.2 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string. The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\) which is 1.8 m above a smooth horizontal table. The particle moves on the table in a circular path at constant speed with the string taut (see diagram). The particle has a speed of \(0.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and its angular velocity is \(0.625 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Show that the radius of the circular path is 0.8 m .
  2. Find the magnitude of the normal contact force between the particle and the table. The speed is changed to \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). At this speed the particle is just about to lose contact with the table.
  3. Find the value of \(v\).
OCR FM1 AS 2017 December Q7
12 marks Standard +0.8
7 The masses of two particles \(A\) and \(B\) are \(m\) and \(2 m\) respectively. They are moving towards each other on a smooth horizontal table. Just before they collide their speeds are \(u\) and \(2 u\) respectively. After the collision the kinetic energy of \(A\) is 8 times the kinetic energy of \(B\). Find the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\). \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}
OCR FM1 AS 2018 March Q1
7 marks Easy -1.2
1 A particle \(P\) of mass 2.4 kg is attached to one end of a light inextensible string of length 1.4 m . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\) on a smooth horizontal table. \(P\) moves on the table at constant speed along a circular path with \(O\) at its centre. The magnitude of the tension in the string is 21 N .
  1. (a) Find the magnitude of the acceleration of \(P\).
    (b) State the direction of the acceleration of \(P\).
  2. Find the speed of \(P\).
  3. Find the time taken for \(P\) to complete a single revolution.
OCR FM1 AS 2018 March Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2 A pump is pumping still water from the base of a well at a constant rate of 300 kg per minute. The well is 4.5 m deep and water is released from the pump at ground level in a horizontal jet with a speed of \(6.2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Ignoring any energy losses due to resistance, calculate the power generated by the pump.
OCR FM1 AS 2018 March Q3
12 marks Standard +0.3
3 A student is investigating fluid flowing through a pipe.
In her first model she assumes a relationship of the form \(P = S \rho ^ { \alpha } g ^ { \beta } h ^ { \gamma }\) where \(\rho\) is the density of the fluid, \(h\) is the length of the pipe, \(P\) is the pressure difference between the ends of the pipe, \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity and \(S\) is a dimensionless constant. You are given that \(\rho\) is measured in \(\mathrm { kg } \mathrm { m } ^ { - 3 }\).
  1. Use the fact that pressure is force per unit area to show that \([ P ] = \mathrm { ML } ^ { - 1 } \mathrm {~T} ^ { - 2 }\).
  2. Find the values of \(\alpha , \beta\) and \(\gamma\). The density of the fluid the student is using is \(540 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { - 3 }\). In her experiment she finds that when the length of the pipe is 1.40 m the pressure difference between the ends of the pipe is \(3.25 \mathrm { Nm } ^ { - 2 }\).
  3. Find the length of the pipe for which her first model would predict a pressure difference between the ends of the pipe of \(4.65 \mathrm { Nm } ^ { - 2 }\). In an alternative model the student suggests a modified relationship of the form \(P = S \rho ^ { \alpha } g ^ { \beta } h ^ { \gamma } + \frac { 1 } { 2 } h v ^ { 2 }\), where \(v\) is the average velocity of the fluid in the pipe.
  4. Use dimensional analysis to assess the validity of her alternative model.
OCR FM1 AS 2018 March Q4
16 marks Standard +0.8
4 A car has a mass of 850 kg and its engine can generate a maximum power of 35 kW . The total resistance to motion of the car is modelled as \(k v \mathrm {~N}\) where \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) is the speed of the car and \(k\) is a constant. When the car is moving in a straight line on a straight horizontal road, the greatest constant speed that it can attain is \(25 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Show that \(k = 56\).
  2. Find the greatest possible acceleration of the car on the road at an instant when it is moving with a speed of \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). A trailer of mass 240 kg is attached to the car by means of a light inextensible tow bar which is parallel to the surface of the road. The resistance to motion of the trailer is modelled as a constant force of magnitude 350 N . The car and trailer move on the horizontal road. At a certain instant the car's engine is working at a rate of 30 kW and the acceleration of the car is \(0.2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\).
  3. (a) Find the speed of the car at this instant.
    (b) Find the magnitude of the tension in the tow bar at this instant. The car and trailer now move in a straight line on a straight road inclined at \(8 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal.
  4. Find the difference between their greatest possible constant speed travelling up the slope and their greatest possible constant speed travelling down the slope.
OCR FM1 AS 2018 March Q5
11 marks Standard +0.8
5 Two particles \(A\) and \(B\) are on a smooth horizontal floor with \(B\) between \(A\) and a vertical wall. The masses of \(A\) and \(B\) are 4 kg and 11 kg respectively. Initially, \(B\) is at rest and \(A\) is moving towards \(B\) with a speed of \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). \(A\) collides directly with \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{bf86ac88-0fd1-4d49-a705-9b8d06fbac2a-3_209_803_1658_630}
  1. Show that immediately after the collision the speed of \(B\) is \(\frac { 4 } { 15 } u ( 1 + e )\). After the collision between \(A\) and \(B\) the direction of motion of \(A\) is reversed. \(B\) subsequently collides directly with the vertical wall. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } e\).
  2. Given that there is a second collision between \(A\) and \(B\), find the range of possible values of \(e\).
OCR FM1 AS 2018 March Q6
9 marks Hard +2.3
6 A fairground game involves a player kicking a ball, \(B\), from rest so as to project it with a horizontal velocity of magnitude \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The ball is attached to one end of a light rod of length \(l \mathrm {~m}\). The other end of the rod is smoothly hinged at a fixed point \(O\) so that \(B\) can only move in the vertical plane which contains \(O\), a fixed barrier and a bell which is fixed \(l \mathrm {~m}\) vertically above \(O\). Initially \(B\) is vertically below \(O\). The barrier is positioned so that when \(B\) collides directly with the barrier, \(O B\) makes an angle \(\theta\) with the downwards vertical through \(O\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{bf86ac88-0fd1-4d49-a705-9b8d06fbac2a-4_643_659_584_724} The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(e . B\) rebounds from the barrier, passes through its original position and continues on a circular path towards the bell. The bell will only ring if the ball strikes it with a speed of at least \(V \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The player wins the game if the player causes the bell to ring having kicked \(B\) so that it first collides with the barrier. You may assume that \(B\) and the bell are small and that the barrier has negligible thickness. Show that, whatever the position of the barrier, the player cannot win the game if \(u ^ { 2 } < 4 g l + \frac { V ^ { 2 } } { e ^ { 2 } }\). \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}
OCR FM1 AS 2017 Specimen Q2
7 marks Standard +0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c397fca5-e7e8-4f3d-b519-cd92a983ebcc-02_810_743_831_644} A smooth wire is shaped into a circle of centre \(O\) and radius 0.8 m . The wire is fixed in a vertical plane. A small bead \(P\) of mass 0.03 kg is threaded on the wire and is projected along the wire from the highest point with a speed of \(4.2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). When \(O P\) makes an angle \(\theta\) with the upward vertical the speed of \(P\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram).
  1. Show that \(v ^ { 2 } = 33.32 - 15.68 \cos \theta\).
  2. Prove that the bead is never at rest.
  3. Find the maximum value of \(v\).
  4. Write down the dimension of density. The workings of an oil pump consist of a right, solid cylinder which is partially submerged in oil. The cylinder is free to oscillate along its central axis which is vertical. If the base area of the pump is \(0.4 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }\) and the density of the oil is \(920 \mathrm {~kg} \mathrm {~m} ^ { - 3 }\) then the period of oscillation of the pump is 0.7 s .
    A student assumes that the period of oscillation of the pump is dependent only on the density of the oil, \(\rho\), the acceleration due to gravity, \(g\), and the surface area, \(A\), of the circular base of the pump. The student attempts to test this assumption by stating that the period of oscillation, \(T\), is given by \(T = C \rho ^ { \alpha } g ^ { \beta } A ^ { \gamma }\) where \(C\) is a dimensionless constant.
  5. Use dimensional analysis to find the values of \(\alpha , \beta\) and \(\gamma\).
  6. Hence give the value of \(C\) to 3 significant figures.
  7. Comment, with justification, on the assumption made by the student that the formula for the period of oscillation of the pump was dependent on only \(\rho , g\) and \(A\). A car of mass 1250 kg experiences a resistance to its motion of magnitude \(k v ^ { 2 } \mathrm {~N}\), where \(k\) is a constant and \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) is the car's speed. The car travels in a straight line along a horizontal road with its engine working at a constant rate of \(P \mathrm {~W}\). At a point \(A\) on the road the car's speed is \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and it has an acceleration of magnitude \(0.54 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\). At a point \(B\) on the road the car's speed is \(20 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and it has an acceleration of magnitude \(0.3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\).
  8. Find the values of \(k\) and \(P\). The power is increased to 15 kW .
  9. Calculate the maximum steady speed of the car on a straight horizontal road.
OCR FM1 AS 2017 Specimen Q5
15 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c397fca5-e7e8-4f3d-b519-cd92a983ebcc-04_221_1233_367_328} The masses of two spheres \(A\) and \(B\) are \(3 m \mathrm {~kg}\) and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively. The spheres are moving towards each other with constant speeds \(2 u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) respectively along the same straight line towards each other on a smooth horizontal surface (see diagram). The two spheres collide and the coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\). After colliding, \(A\) and \(B\) both move in the same direction with speeds \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(w \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), respectively.
  1. Find an expression for \(v\) in terms of \(e\) and \(u\).
  2. Write down unsimplified expressions in terms of \(e\) and \(u\) for
    1. the total kinetic energy of the spheres before the collision,
    2. the total kinetic energy of the spheres after the collision.
    3. Given that the total kinetic energy of the spheres after the collision is \(\lambda\) times the total kinetic energy before the collision, show that $$\lambda = \frac { 27 e ^ { 2 } + 25 } { 52 }$$
    4. Comment on the cases when
      (a) \(\lambda = 1\),
      (b) \(\lambda = \frac { 25 } { 52 }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c397fca5-e7e8-4f3d-b519-cd92a983ebcc-05_789_981_324_543} The fixed points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are in a vertical line with \(A\) above \(B\) and \(B\) above \(C\). A particle \(P\) of mass 2.5 kg is joined to \(A\), to \(B\) and to a particle \(Q\) of mass 2 kg , by three light rods where the length of rod \(A P\) is 1.5 m and the length of rod \(P Q\) is 0.75 m . Particle \(P\) moves in a horizontal circle with centre \(B\). Particle \(Q\) moves in a horizontal circle with centre \(C\) at the same constant angular speed \(\omega\) as \(P\), in such a way that \(A , B , P\) and \(Q\) are coplanar. The rod \(A P\) makes an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) with the downward vertical, rod \(P Q\) makes an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) with the downward vertical and rod \(B P\) is horizontal (see diagram).
      1. Find the tension in the \(\operatorname { rod } P Q\).
      2. Find \(\omega\).
      3. Find the speed of \(P\).
      4. Find the tension in the \(\operatorname { rod } A P\).
      5. Hence find the magnitude of the force in rod \(B P\). Decide whether this rod is under tension or compression.
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q2
11 marks Standard +0.8
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{60f72141-4a99-4907-93b1-adb0cd66948e-2_211_1276_1427_365} Three particles \(A , B\) and \(C\) are free to move in the same straight line on a large smooth horizontal surface. Their masses are \(1.2 \mathrm {~kg} , 1.8 \mathrm {~kg}\) and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively (see diagram). The coefficient of restitution in collisions between any two of them is \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\). Initially, \(B\) and \(C\) are at rest and \(A\) is moving with a velocity of \(4.0 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) towards \(B\).
a) Show that immediately after the collision between \(A\) and \(B\) the speed of \(B\) is \(2.8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
b) Find the velocity of \(A\) immediately after this collision. \(B\) subsequently collides with \(C\).
c) Find, in terms of \(m\), the velocity of \(B\) after its collision with \(C\).
d) Given that the direction of motion of \(B\) is reversed by the collision with \(C\), find the range of possible values of \(m\). The car is attached to a trailer of mass 200 kg by a light rigid horizontal tow bar. The greatest steady speed of the car and trailer on the road is now \(30 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). The resistance to motion of the trailer may also be assumed constant.
(b) Find the magnitude of the resistance force on the trailer. The car and trailer again travel along the road. At one instant their speed is \(15 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and their acceleration is \(0.57 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\).
(c) (i) Find the power of the engine of the car at this instant.
(ii) Find the magnitude of the tension in the tow bar at this instant. In a refined model of the motion of the car and trailer the resistance to the motion of each is assumed to be zero until they reach a speed of \(10 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). When the speed is \(10 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) or above the same constant resistance forces as in the first model are assumed to apply to each. The car and trailer start at rest on the road and accelerate, using maximum power.
(d) Without carrying out any further calculations,
(i) explain whether the time taken to attain a speed of \(20 \mathrm {~m} ^ { - 1 }\) would be predicted to be lower, the same or higher using the refined model compared with the original model,
(ii) explain whether the greatest steady speed of the system would be predicted to be lower, the same or higher using the refined model compared with the original model.
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q2
8 marks Standard +0.3
2 A particle moves in a straight line with constant acceleration. Its initial and final velocities are \(u\) and \(v\) respectively and at time \(t\) its displacement from its starting position is \(s\). An equation connecting these quantities is \(s = k \left( u ^ { \alpha } + v ^ { \beta } \right) t ^ { \gamma }\), where \(k\) is a dimensionless constant.
  1. Use dimensional analysis to find the values of \(\alpha , \beta\) and \(\gamma\).
  2. By considering the case where the acceleration is zero, determine the value of \(k\).
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.8
3
Two particles \(A\) and \(B\) are connected by a light inextensible string. Particle \(A\) has mass 1.2 kg and moves on a smooth horizontal table in a circular path of radius 0.6 m and centre \(O\). The string passes through a small smooth hole at \(O\). Particle \(B\) moves in a horizontal circle in such a way that it is always vertically below \(A\). The angle that the portion of the string below the table makes with the downwards vertical through \(O\) is \(\theta\), where \(\cos \theta = \frac { 4 } { 5 }\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{75f629e7-969d-43ae-8222-031875ae54ae-02_453_696_1571_552}
  1. Find the time taken for the particles to perform a complete revolution.
  2. Find the mass of \(B\).
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q1
6 marks Standard +0.3
1 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6a0d7a6-4166-4c26-a461-39b2414c0412-02_494_390_251_255} A smooth wire is shaped into a circle of radius 2.5 m which is fixed in a vertical plane with its centre at a point \(O\). A small bead \(B\) is threaded onto the wire. \(B\) is held with \(O B\) vertical and is then projected horizontally with an initial speed of \(8.4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram).
  1. Find the speed of \(B\) at the instant when \(O B\) makes an angle of 0.8 radians with the downward vertical through \(O\).
  2. Determine whether \(B\) has sufficient energy to reach the point on the wire vertically above \(O\).
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q2
11 marks Moderate -0.3
2 A student is studying the speed of sound, \(u\), in a gas under different conditions.
He assumes that \(u\) depends on the pressure, \(p\), of the gas, the density, \(\rho\), of the gas and the wavelength, \(\lambda\), of the sound in the relationship \(u = k p ^ { \alpha } \rho ^ { \beta } \lambda ^ { \gamma }\), where \(k\) is a dimensionless constant. (The wavelength of a sound is the distance between successive peaks in the sound wave.)
  1. Use the fact that density is mass per unit volume to find \([ \rho ]\).
  2. Given that the units of \(p\) are \(\mathrm { Nm } ^ { - 2 }\), determine the values of \(\alpha , \beta\) and \(\gamma\).
  3. Comment on what the value of \(\gamma\) means about how fast sounds of different wavelengths travel through the gas. The student carries out two experiments, \(A\) and \(B\), to measure \(u\). Only the density of the gas varies between the experiments, all other conditions being unchanged. He finds that the value of \(u\) in experiment \(B\) is double the value in experiment \(A\).
  4. By what factor has the density of the gas in experiment \(A\) been multiplied to give the density of the gas in experiment \(B\) ? Particles \(A\) of mass \(2 m\) and \(B\) of mass \(m\) are on a smooth horizontal floor. \(A\) is moving with speed \(u\) directly towards a vertical wall, and \(B\) is at rest between \(A\) and the wall (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6a0d7a6-4166-4c26-a461-39b2414c0412-03_211_795_285_244} \(A\) collides directly with \(B\). The coefficient of restitution in this collision is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\). \(B\) then collides with the wall, rebounds, and collides with \(A\) for a second time.
    1. Show that the speed of \(B\) after its second collision with \(A\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } u\). The first collision between \(A\) and \(B\) occurs at a distance \(d\) from the wall. The second collision between \(A\) and \(B\) occurs at a distance \(\frac { 1 } { 5 } d\) from the wall.
    2. Find the coefficient of restitution for the collision between \(B\) and the wall.
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q1
7 marks Standard +0.3
1 A particle \(A\) of mass 3.6 kg is attached by a light inextensible string to a particle \(B\) of mass 2.4 kg . \(A\) and \(B\) are initially at rest, with the string slack, on a smooth horizontal surface. \(A\) is projected directly away from \(B\) with a speed of \(7.2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Calculate the speed of \(A\) after the string becomes taut.
  2. Find the impulse exerted on \(A\) at the instant that the string becomes taut.
  3. Find the loss in kinetic energy as a result of the string becoming taut.
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q2
11 marks Standard +0.3
2 A car of mass 1500 kg has an engine with maximum power 60 kW . When the car is travelling at \(10 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) along a straight horizontal road using maximum power, its acceleration is \(3.3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }\). In an initial model of the motion of the car it is assumed that the resistance to motion is constant.
  1. Using this initial model, find the greatest possible steady speed of the car along the road. In a refined model the resistance to motion is assumed to be proportional to the speed of the car.
  2. Using this refined model, find the greatest possible steady speed of the car along the road. The greatest possible steady speed of the car on the road is measured and found to be \(21.6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
  3. Explain what this value means about the models used in parts (a) and (b). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{aa25b8a6-9a5a-4de2-9534-18db8a175c34-03_583_378_169_255} As shown in the diagram, \(A B\) is a long thin rod which is fixed vertically with \(A\) above \(B\). One end of a light inextensible string of length 1 m is attached to \(A\) and the other end is attached to a particle \(P\) of mass \(m _ { 1 } \mathrm {~kg}\). One end of another light inextensible string of length 1 m is also attached to \(P\). Its other end is attached to a small smooth ring \(R\), of mass \(m _ { 2 } \mathrm {~kg}\), which is free to move on \(A B\). Initially, \(P\) moves in a horizontal circle of radius 0.6 m with constant angular velocity \(\omega \mathrm { rads } ^ { - 1 }\). The magnitude of the tension in string \(A P\) is denoted by \(T _ { 1 } \mathrm {~N}\) while that in string \(P R\) is denoted by \(T _ { 2 } \mathrm {~N}\).
    1. By considering forces on \(R\), express \(T _ { 2 }\) in terms of \(m _ { 2 }\).
    2. Show that
      1. \(T _ { 1 } = \frac { 49 } { 4 } \left( m _ { 1 } + m _ { 2 } \right)\),
      2. \(\omega ^ { 2 } = \frac { 49 \left( m _ { 1 } + 2 m _ { 2 } \right) } { 4 m _ { 1 } }\).
      3. Deduce that, in the case where \(m _ { 1 }\) is much bigger than \(m _ { 2 } , \omega \approx 3.5\). In a different case, where \(m _ { 1 } = 2.5\) and \(m _ { 2 } = 2.8 , P\) slows down. Eventually the system comes to rest with \(P\) and \(R\) hanging in equilibrium.
    3. Find the total energy lost by \(P\) and \(R\) as the angular velocity of \(P\) changes from the initial value of \(\omega \mathrm { rads } ^ { - 1 }\) to zero.
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q4
14 marks Standard +0.3
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2.4
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B1 for each of two correct statements about the models.
If commenting on the accuracy of (a), must emphasise that (a) is very inaccurate or at least quite inaccurate
Do not allow e.g.
- model (a) is not very effective
- Neither model is accurate
- (a) and (b) are not very accurate
Clear comparison between the accuracy of the two models (must emphasise that (b) is fairly accurate or considerably more accurate than (a)), or other suitable distinct second comment
Do not allow e.g.
- model (b) is more accurate than model (a)
- (b) is not accurate
Do not allow statement claiming that resistance is proportional to speed, or to speed \({ } ^ { 2 }\)
Suitable comments for (a):
- is very inaccurate
- predicted speed is nearly three times the actual value
- constant resistance is not a suitable model
- both models underestimate the resistance (as top speed is lower than expected)
For the linear model (b)
- is fairly accurate (but probably underestimates the resistance at higher speeds)
- resistance is not proportional to speed but is a much better model than constant resistance
3(a)\(T _ { 2 } \cos \theta = m _ { 2 } g\) \(T _ { 2 } = \frac { m _ { 2 } \times 9.8 } { 0.8 } = 12.25 m _ { 2 }\)
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1.1a
1.1
Resolving \(T _ { 2 }\) vertically and balancing forces on \(R\)
Do not allow extra forces present
Allow use of g, e.g. \(\frac { 5 } { 4 } g m _ { 2 }\)
In this solution \(\theta\) is the angle between \(R P\) and \(R A\) Sin may be seen instead if \(\theta\) is measured horizontally.
Do not allow incomplete expressions e.g. \(\frac { m _ { 2 } g } { \sin 53.13 }\)
3(b)(i)\(\begin{aligned}T _ { 2 } \cos \theta + m _ { 1 } g = T _ { 1 } \cos \theta
T _ { 1 } = T _ { 2 } + \frac { 9.8 m _ { 1 } } { 0.8 } =
\qquad 12.25 m _ { 2 } + 12.25 m _ { 1 } = \frac { 49 } { 4 } \left( m _ { 1 } + m _ { 2 } \right) \end{aligned}\)
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3.1b
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Vertical forces on \(P\); 3 terms including resolving of \(T _ { 1 }\); allow sign error
AG Dividing by \(\cos \theta ( = 0.8 )\), substituting their \(T _ { 2 }\) and rearranging
Allow 12.25 instead of \(\frac { 49 } { 4 }\)
Or \(T _ { 1 } \cos \theta = m _ { 1 } g + m _ { 2 } g\) (equation for the system as a whole)
At least one intermediate step must be seen
3(b)(ii)\(\begin{aligned}T _ { 1 } \sin \theta + T _ { 2 } \sin \theta = m _ { 1 } a
12.25 \left( m _ { 1 } + m _ { 2 } \right) \times 0.6 + 12.25 m _ { 2 } \times 0.6 = m _ { 1 } \times 0.6 \omega ^ { 2 }
\omega ^ { 2 } = \frac { 7.35 m _ { 1 } + 14.7 m _ { 2 } } { 0.6 m _ { 1 } } = \frac { 49 \left( m _ { 1 } + 2 m _ { 2 } \right) } { 4 m _ { 1 } } \end{aligned}\)
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3.1b
1.1
2.1
NII horizontally for \(P ; 3\) terms including resolving of tensions; allow sign error
Substituting for \(T _ { 1 }\), their \(T _ { 2 } , \sin \theta\) and \(\alpha\)
AG Must see an intermediate step
Could see \(a\) or \(0.6 \omega ^ { 2 }\) or \(\frac { v ^ { 2 } } { 0.6 }\) or \(\omega ^ { 2 } r\) or \(\frac { v ^ { 2 } } { r } \sin \theta = 0.6\)
must be \(a = 0.6 \omega ^ { 2 }\)
3(c)\(\begin{aligned}\text { E.g } m _ { 1 } \gg m _ { 2 } \Rightarrow \frac { 2 m _ { 2 } } { m _ { 1 } } \approx 0 \text { or } \frac { 49 m _ { 2 } } { 4 m _ { 1 } } \approx 0
\omega \approx \sqrt { \frac { 49 m } { 4 m } } = 3.5 \end{aligned}\)
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1.1
1.1
Allow argument such as if \(m _ { 1 } \gg m _ { 2 }\) then \(m _ { 1 } + 2 m _ { 2 } \approx m _ { 1 }\)
AG \(m\) may be missing
SC1 for result following argument that \(m _ { 2 }\) is negligible (by comparison with \(m _ { 1 }\) ) without justification, or using trial values of \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\) with \(m _ { 1 } \gg m _ { 2 }\).
Do not allow the assumption that \(m _ { 2 } = 0\)
If using trial values, \(m _ { 1 }\) must be at least \(70 \times m _ { 2 }\) to give \(\omega = 3.5\) to 1 dp .
3\multirow{3}{*}{(d)}
\(v = r \omega = 0.6 \sqrt { \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 } }\)
Final energy \(= 2.5 \times g \times 1\) \(\text { Initial } \mathrm { KE } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \times 2.5 \times 0.6 ^ { 2 } \times \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 }\)
Initial PE \(= 2.5 \times g \times 1.2 + 2.8 \times g \times 0.4\)
Energy loss \(= 17.8605 + 40.376 - 24.5 = 33.7365\)
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1.1
1.1
1.1
3.2a
Use of \(v = r \omega\) with values for \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\)
(Assuming zero PE level at 2 m below \(A\); other values possible)
Do not allow use of \(\omega = 3.5\)
oe with different zero PE level awrt 33.7
( \(v = 3.78 , v ^ { 2 } = 14.2884\) )
NB \(\omega = 6.3\) (24.5)
(17.8605)
(40.376)
Alternate method \(v = r \omega = 0.6 \sqrt { \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 } }\)
Initial KE \(= \frac { 1 } { 2 } \times 2.5 \times 0.6 ^ { 2 } \times \frac { 49 \times 2.5 + 98 \times 2.8 } { 4 \times 2.5 }\)
\(\triangle P E\) for \(m _ { 1 } = \pm 2.5 \times 9.8 \times ( 0.8 - 1 )\)
\(\triangle P E\) for \(m _ { 2 } = \pm 2.8 \times 9.8 ( 1.6 - 2 )\)
Energy loss \(= 17.8605 + 4.9 + 10.976\)
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Use of \(v = r \omega\) with values for \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\)
Or \(- \triangle P E\) \(= 2.5 \times 9.8 \times 0.2 + 2.8 \times 9.8 \times 0.4\)
awrt 33.7
( \(v = 3.78 , v ^ { 2 } = 14.2884\) ) \(\mathrm { NB } \omega = 6.3\)
(17.8605)
\(( \pm 4.9 )\)
\(( \pm 10.976 )\)
\(( \pm 15.876 )\)
Or 15.876 + 17.8605
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OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q1
7 marks Moderate -0.8
1 A particle \(P\) of mass 4.5 kg is moving in a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface at a speed of \(2.4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) when it strikes a vertical wall directly. It rebounds at a speed of \(1.6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find the coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and the wall.
  2. Determine the impulse applied to \(P\) by the wall, stating its direction.
  3. Find the loss of kinetic energy of \(P\) as a result of the collision.
  4. State, with a reason, whether the collision is perfectly elastic.
OCR FM1 AS 2021 June Q2
14 marks Moderate -0.3
2 A particle \(P\) of mass 2.4 kg is moving in a straight line \(O A\) on a horizontal plane. \(P\) is acted on by a force of magnitude 30 N in the direction of motion. The distance \(O A\) is 10 m . \begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)] \item Find the work done by this force as \(P\) moves from \(O\) to \(A\). The motion of \(P\) is resisted by a constant force of magnitude \(R \mathrm {~N}\). The velocity of \(P\) increases from \(12 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(O\) to \(18 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(A\). \item Find the value of \(R\). \item Find the average power used in overcoming the resistance force on \(P\) as it moves from \(O\) to \(A\). When \(P\) reaches \(A\) it collides directly with a particle \(Q\) of mass 1.6 kg which was at rest at \(A\) before the collision. The impulse exerted on \(Q\) by \(P\) as a result of the collision is 17.28 Ns . \item
  1. Find the speed of \(Q\) after the collision.
  2. Hence show that the collision is inelastic. It is required to model the motion of a car of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) travelling at a constant speed \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) around a circular portion of banked track. The track is banked at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b9741472-f230-4e2d-9c8b-47f7e168e938-03_355_565_269_274} In a model, the following modelling assumptions are made.
    For a particular portion of banked track, \(r = 24\).
    (b) Find the value of \(v\) as predicted by the model. A car is being driven on this portion of the track at the constant speed calculated in part (b). The driver finds that in fact he can drive a little slower or a little faster than this while still moving in the same horizontal circle.
    (c) Explain