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AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2022 June Q3
4 marks Moderate -0.3
3 In this question use \(g = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\) A ball of mass of 0.75 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial speed of \(12 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) The ball is thrown from ground level. 3
  1. Calculate the initial kinetic energy of the ball. 3
  2. The maximum height of the ball above the ground is \(h\) metres.
    Jeff and Gurjas use an energy method to find \(h\) Jeff concludes that \(h = 7.3\) Gurjas concludes that \(h < 7.3\) Explain the reasoning that they have used, showing any calculations that you make.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2022 June Q4
5 marks Moderate -0.8
4 Wavelength is defined as the distance from the highest point on one wave to the highest point on the next wave. Surfers classify waves into one of several types related to their wavelengths.
Two of these classifications are deep water waves and shallow water waves.
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  1. The wavelength \(w\) of a deep water wave is given by $$w = \frac { g t ^ { 2 } } { k }$$ where \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity and \(t\) is the time period between consecutive waves. Given that the formula for a deep water wave is dimensionally consistent, show that \(k\) is a dimensionless constant. 4
  2. The wavelength \(w\) of a shallow water wave is given by $$w = ( g d ) ^ { \alpha } t ^ { \beta }$$ where \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity, \(d\) is the depth of water and \(t\) is the time period between consecutive waves. Use dimensional analysis to find the values of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2022 June Q5
5 marks Moderate -0.3
5 A car, of mass 1000 kg , is travelling on a straight horizontal road. When the car travels at a speed of \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\), it experiences a resistance force of magnitude \(25 v\) newtons. The car has a maximum speed of \(72 \mathrm {~km} \mathrm {~h} ^ { - 1 }\) on the straight road.
Find the maximum power output of the car.
Fully justify your answer.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2022 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
6 An ice hockey puck, of mass 0.2 kg , is moving in a straight line on a horizontal ice rink under the action of a single force which acts in the direction of motion. At time \(t\) seconds, the force has magnitude ( \(2 t + 3\) ) newtons.
The force acts on the puck from \(t = 0\) to \(t = T\) 6
  1. Show that the magnitude of the impulse of the force is \(a T ^ { 2 } + b T\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be found.
    [0pt] [3 marks]
    6
  2. While the force acts on the puck, its speed increases from \(1 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) to \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) Use your answer from part (a) to find \(T\), giving your answer to three significant figures.
    Fully justify your answer.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2022 June Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 The particles \(A\) and \(B\) are moving on a smooth horizontal surface directly towards each other. Particle \(A\) has mass 0.4 kg and particle \(B\) has mass 0.2 kg
Particle \(A\) has speed \(4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and particle \(B\) has speed \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) when they collide, as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{ec39a757-5867-4798-b26c-73cd5746581c-08_392_1064_625_488} The coefficient of restitution between the particles is \(e\) 7
  1. Find the magnitude of the total momentum of the particles before the collision.
    [0pt] [2 marks] 7
  2. (i) Show that the speed of \(B\) immediately after the collision is \(( 4 e + 2 ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) [0pt] [3 marks]
    7 (b) (ii) Find an expression, in terms of \(e\), for the speed of \(A\) immediately after the collision.
    7
  3. Explain what happens to particle \(A\) when the collision is perfectly elastic.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2022 June Q20
1 marks Easy -1.8
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100 J 2 Two particles of equal mass are moving on a horizontal surface when they collide.
Immediately before the collision, their velocities are \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 2 \\ 4 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and \(\left[ \begin{array} { c } 6 \\ - 2 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) As a result of the collision the particles coalesce to become a single particle.
Find the velocity of the single particle, immediately after the collision.
Circle your answer.
[0pt] [1 mark] \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 4 \\ 1 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 4 \\ 3 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 8 \\ 2 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 8 \\ 6 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) 3 In this question use \(g = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\) A ball of mass of 0.75 kg is thrown vertically upwards with an initial speed of \(12 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) The ball is thrown from ground level. 3
  1. Calculate the initial kinetic energy of the ball. 3
  2. The maximum height of the ball above the ground is \(h\) metres.
    Jeff and Gurjas use an energy method to find \(h\) Jeff concludes that \(h = 7.3\) Gurjas concludes that \(h < 7.3\) Explain the reasoning that they have used, showing any calculations that you make.
    4 Wavelength is defined as the distance from the highest point on one wave to the highest point on the next wave. Surfers classify waves into one of several types related to their wavelengths.
    Two of these classifications are deep water waves and shallow water waves.
    4
    1. The wavelength \(w\) of a deep water wave is given by $$w = \frac { g t ^ { 2 } } { k }$$ where \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity and \(t\) is the time period between consecutive waves. Given that the formula for a deep water wave is dimensionally consistent, show that \(k\) is a dimensionless constant. 4
    2. The wavelength \(w\) of a shallow water wave is given by $$w = ( g d ) ^ { \alpha } t ^ { \beta }$$ where \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity, \(d\) is the depth of water and \(t\) is the time period between consecutive waves. Use dimensional analysis to find the values of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) 5 A car, of mass 1000 kg , is travelling on a straight horizontal road. When the car travels at a speed of \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\), it experiences a resistance force of magnitude \(25 v\) newtons. The car has a maximum speed of \(72 \mathrm {~km} \mathrm {~h} ^ { - 1 }\) on the straight road.
      Find the maximum power output of the car.
      Fully justify your answer.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q1
1 marks Standard +0.3
1 A particle moves along the \(x\)-axis under the action of a force, \(F\) newtons, where $$F = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 5$$ Find the work done by the force as the particle moves from \(x = 0\) metres to \(x = 2\) metres. Circle your answer.
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AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q2
1 marks Easy -2.0
2 Two particles are moving directly towards each other when they collide.
Given that the collision is perfectly elastic, state the value of the coefficient of restitution. Circle your answer. \(e = - 1\) \(e = 0\) \(e = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) \(e = 1\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q3
1 marks Easy -1.8
3 A stone of mass 0.2 kg is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of \(10 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) Find the initial kinetic energy of the stone.
Circle your answer.
[0pt] [1 mark]
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AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q5
4 marks Moderate -0.8
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20 J 4 Reena is skating on an ice rink, which has a horizontal surface. She follows a circular path of radius 5 metres and centre \(O\) She completes 10 full revolutions in 1 minute, moving with a constant angular speed of \(\omega\) radians per second. The mass of Reena is 40 kg
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  1. Find the value of \(\omega\) 4
  2. (i) Find the magnitude of the horizontal resultant force acting on Reena.
    4 (b) (ii) Show the direction of this horizontal resultant force on the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-03_380_442_2017_861} 5 An impulse of \(\left[ \begin{array} { r } - 5 \\ 12 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { N } \mathrm { s }\) is applied to a particle of mass 5 kg which is moving with velocity \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 6 \\ 2 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) 5 (a) Calculate the magnitude of the impulse. 5 (b) Find the speed of the particle immediately after the impulse is applied.
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q6
4 marks Moderate -0.5
6 A ball is thrown with speed \(u\) at an angle of \(45 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal from a point \(O\) When the horizontal displacement of the ball is \(x\), the vertical displacement of the ball above \(O\) is \(y\) where $$y = x - \frac { k x ^ { 2 } } { u ^ { 2 } }$$ 6
  1. Use dimensional analysis to find the dimensions of \(k\) 6
  2. State what can be deduced about \(k\) from the dimensions that you found in part (a).
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q7
6 marks Standard +0.3
7 Two smooth, equally sized spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), are moving in the same direction along a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface, as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-06_314_465_420_849} The spheres subsequently collide.
Immediately after the collision, \(A\) has speed \(2.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) has speed \(3.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\) 7
    1. Show that \(A\) does not change its direction of motion as a result of the collision.
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      1. (ii) Find the value of \(e\) 7
    2. Given that the mass of \(B\) is 0.6 kg , find the mass of \(A\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q8
7 marks Challenging +1.2
8 In this question use \(g = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\) Omar, a bungee jumper of mass 70 kg , has his ankles attached to one end of an elastic cord. The other end of the cord is attached to a bridge which is 80 metres above the surface of a river. Omar steps off the bridge at the point where the cord is attached and falls vertically downwards. The cord can be modelled as a light elastic string of natural length \(L\) metres and modulus of elasticity 2800 N Model Omar as a particle. 8
  1. Given that Omar just reaches the surface of the river before being pulled back up, find the value of \(L\) Fully justify your answer.
    8
  2. If Omar is not modelled as a particle, explain the effect of revising this assumption on your answer to part (a).
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q18
1 marks Easy -1.8
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34 J 2 Two particles are moving directly towards each other when they collide.
Given that the collision is perfectly elastic, state the value of the coefficient of restitution. Circle your answer. \(e = - 1\) \(e = 0\) \(e = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) \(e = 1\) 3 A stone of mass 0.2 kg is thrown vertically upwards with a speed of \(10 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) Find the initial kinetic energy of the stone.
Circle your answer.
[0pt] [1 mark]
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AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2023 June Q20
Easy -1.2
20 J 4 Reena is skating on an ice rink, which has a horizontal surface. She follows a circular path of radius 5 metres and centre \(O\) She completes 10 full revolutions in 1 minute, moving with a constant angular speed of \(\omega\) radians per second. The mass of Reena is 40 kg
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  1. Find the value of \(\omega\) 4
  2. (i) Find the magnitude of the horizontal resultant force acting on Reena.
    4 (b) (ii) Show the direction of this horizontal resultant force on the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-03_380_442_2017_861} 5 An impulse of \(\left[ \begin{array} { r } - 5 \\ 12 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { N } \mathrm { s }\) is applied to a particle of mass 5 kg which is moving with velocity \(\left[ \begin{array} { l } 6 \\ 2 \end{array} \right] \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) 5 (a) Calculate the magnitude of the impulse. 5 (b) Find the speed of the particle immediately after the impulse is applied.
    6 A ball is thrown with speed \(u\) at an angle of \(45 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal from a point \(O\) When the horizontal displacement of the ball is \(x\), the vertical displacement of the ball above \(O\) is \(y\) where $$y = x - \frac { k x ^ { 2 } } { u ^ { 2 } }$$ 6 (a) Use dimensional analysis to find the dimensions of \(k\) 6 (b) State what can be deduced about \(k\) from the dimensions that you found in part (a).
    7 Two smooth, equally sized spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), are moving in the same direction along a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface, as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{78120346-4a16-4545-925a-d6fab4b750e9-06_314_465_420_849} The spheres subsequently collide.
    Immediately after the collision, \(A\) has speed \(2.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) has speed \(3.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\) 7 (a) (i) Show that \(A\) does not change its direction of motion as a result of the collision.
    7 (a) (ii) Find the value of \(e\) 7 (b) Given that the mass of \(B\) is 0.6 kg , find the mass of \(A\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
A turntable rotates at a constant speed of \(33\frac{1}{3}\) revolutions per minute. Find the angular speed in radians per second. Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(\frac{5\pi}{9}\) \quad \(\frac{10\pi}{9}\) \quad \(\frac{5\pi}{3}\) \quad \(\frac{20\pi}{9}\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q2
1 marks Easy -1.2
The graph shows the resistance force experienced by a cyclist over the first 20 metres of a bicycle ride. \includegraphics{figure_2} Find the work done by the resistance force over the 20 metres of the bicycle ride. Circle your answer. [1 mark] 1600 J \quad 3000 J \quad 3200 J \quad 4000 J
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q3
3 marks Moderate -0.5
A formula for the elastic potential energy, \(E\), stored in a stretched spring is given by $$E = \frac{kx^2}{2}$$ where \(x\) is the extension of the spring and \(k\) is a constant. Use dimensional analysis to find the dimensions of \(k\). [3 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
In this question use \(g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}\) A ride in a fairground consists of a hollow vertical cylinder of radius 4.6 metres with a horizontal floor. Stephi, who has mass 50 kilograms, stands inside the cylinder with her back against the curved surface. The cylinder begins to rotate about a vertical axis through the centre of the cylinder. When the cylinder is rotating at a constant angular speed of \(\omega\) radians per second, the magnitude of the normal reaction between Stephi and the curved surface is 980 newtons. The floor is lowered and Stephi remains against the curved surface with her feet above the floor, as shown in the diagram. \includegraphics{figure_4}
  1. Explain, with the aid of a force diagram, why the magnitude of the frictional force acting on Stephi is 490 newtons. [2 marks]
  2. Find \(\omega\) [3 marks]
  3. State one modelling assumption that you have used in this question. Explain the effect of this assumption. [2 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q5
7 marks Standard +0.8
A car of mass 1000 kg has a maximum speed of \(40\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}\) when travelling on a straight horizontal race track. The maximum power output of the car's engine is 48 kW The total resistance force experienced by the car can be modelled as being proportional to the car's speed. Find the maximum possible acceleration of the car when it is travelling at \(25\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}\) on the straight horizontal race track. Fully justify your answer. [7 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
In this question use \(g = 9.8\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-2}\) Martin, who is of mass 40 kg, is using a slide. The slide is made of two straight sections \(AB\) and \(BC\). The section \(AB\) has length 15 metres and is at an angle of \(50°\) to the horizontal. The section \(BC\) has length 2 metres and is horizontal. \includegraphics{figure_6} Martin pushes himself from \(A\) down the slide with initial speed \(1\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}\) He reaches \(B\) with speed \(5\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}\) Model Martin as a particle.
  1. Find the energy lost as Martin slides from \(A\) to \(B\). [4 marks]
  2. Assume that a resistance force of constant magnitude acts on Martin while he is moving on the slide.
    1. Show that the magnitude of this resistance force is approximately 270 N [2 marks]
    2. Determine if Martin reaches the point \(C\). [3 marks]
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2019 June Q7
12 marks Standard +0.3
Two smooth spheres, \(P\) and \(Q\), of equal radius are free to move on a smooth horizontal surface. The masses of \(P\) and \(Q\) are \(3m\) and \(m\) respectively. \(P\) is set in motion with speed \(u\) directly towards \(Q\), which is initially at rest. \(P\) subsequently collides with \(Q\). \includegraphics{figure_7} Immediately after the collision, \(P\) moves with speed \(v\) and \(Q\) moves with speed \(w\). The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\).
    1. Show that $$v = \frac{u(3-e)}{4}$$ [4 marks]
    2. Find \(w\), in terms of \(e\) and \(u\), simplifying your answer. [2 marks]
  2. Deduce that $$\frac{u}{2} \leq v \leq \frac{3u}{4}$$ [2 marks]
    1. Find, in terms of \(m\) and \(u\), the maximum magnitude of the impulse that \(P\) exerts on \(Q\). [3 marks]
    2. Describe the impulse that \(Q\) exerts on \(P\). [1 mark]
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2021 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
A light spring of natural length 0.6 metres is compressed to a length of 0.4 metres by a force of 20 newtons. The stiffness of the spring is \(k\) N m\(^{-1}\) Find \(k\) Circle your answer. [1 mark] 20 50 100 200
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2021 June Q2
1 marks Easy -2.0
State the dimensions of force. Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(MLT\) \(ML^2T\) \(MLT^{-1}\) \(MLT^{-2}\)
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2021 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
Use \(g\) as 9.8 m s\(^{-2}\) in this question. A pump is used to pump water out of a pool. The pump raises the water through a vertical distance of 5 metres and then ejects it through a pipe. The pump works at a constant rate of 400 W Over a period of 50 seconds, 300 litres of water are pumped out of the pool and the water is ejected with speed \(v\) m s\(^{-1}\) The mass of 1 litre of water is 1 kg
  1. Find the gain in the potential energy of the 300 litres of water. [1 mark]
  2. Calculate \(v\) [4 marks]