6.02e Calculate KE and PE: using formulae

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CAIE M1 2008 November Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4 A load of mass 160 kg is lifted vertically by a crane, with constant acceleration. The load starts from rest at the point \(O\). After 7 s , it passes through the point \(A\) with speed \(0.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). By considering energy, find the work done by the crane in moving the load from \(O\) to \(A\).
CAIE M1 2009 November Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1 A car of mass 1000 kg moves along a horizontal straight road, passing through points \(A\) and \(B\). The power of its engine is constant and equal to 15000 W . The driving force exerted by the engine is 750 N at \(A\) and 500 N at \(B\). Find the speed of the car at \(A\) and at \(B\), and hence find the increase in the car's kinetic energy as it moves from \(A\) to \(B\).
CAIE M1 2009 November Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.3
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a9f3480e-7a8a-497d-a26a-b2aba9b05512-2_609_967_536_589} A smooth narrow tube \(A E\) has two straight parts, \(A B\) and \(D E\), and a curved part \(B C D\). The part \(A B\) is vertical with \(A\) above \(B\), and \(D E\) is horizontal. \(C\) is the lowest point of the tube and is 0.65 m below the level of \(D E\). A particle is released from rest at \(A\) and travels through the tube, leaving it at \(E\) with speed \(6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). Find
  1. the height of \(A\) above the level of \(D E\),
  2. the maximum speed of the particle.
CAIE M1 2009 November Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.3
2 A lorry of mass 15000 kg moves with constant speed \(14 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) from the top to the bottom of a straight hill of length 900 m . The top of the hill is 18 m above the level of the bottom of the hill. The total work done by the resistive forces acting on the lorry, including the braking force, is \(4.8 \times 10 ^ { 6 } \mathrm {~J}\). Find
  1. the loss in gravitational potential energy of the lorry,
  2. the work done by the driving force. On reaching the bottom of the hill the lorry continues along a straight horizontal road against a constant resistance of 1600 N . There is no braking force acting. The speed of the lorry increases from \(14 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at the bottom of the hill to \(16 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at the point \(X\), where \(X\) is 2500 m from the bottom of the hill.
  3. By considering energy, find the work done by the driving force of the lorry while it travels from the bottom of the hill to \(X\).
CAIE M1 2009 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{efa7175f-832b-4cd3-82ab-52e402115081-4_686_511_269_817} Particles \(A\) and \(B\), of masses 0.3 kg and 0.7 kg respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string which passes over a smooth fixed pulley. Particle \(A\) is held on the horizontal floor and particle \(B\) hangs in equilibrium. Particle \(A\) is released and both particles start to move vertically.
  1. Find the acceleration of the particles. The speed of the particles immediately before \(B\) hits the floor is \(1.6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). Given that \(B\) does not rebound upwards, find
  2. the maximum height above the floor reached by \(A\),
  3. the time taken by \(A\), from leaving the floor, to reach this maximum height.
CAIE M1 2010 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5125fab5-0be5-4904-afdf-93e91b16e773-3_476_1305_1519_420} A smooth slide \(A B\) is fixed so that its highest point \(A\) is 3 m above horizontal ground. \(B\) is \(h \mathrm {~m}\) above the ground. A particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg is released from rest at a point on the slide. The particle moves down the slide and, after passing \(B\), continues moving until it hits the ground (see diagram). The speed of \(P\) at \(B\) is \(v _ { B }\) and the speed at which \(P\) hits the ground is \(v _ { G }\).
  1. In the case that \(P\) is released at \(A\), it is given that the kinetic energy of \(P\) at \(B\) is 1.6 J . Find
    1. the value of \(h\),
    2. the kinetic energy of the particle immediately before it reaches the ground,
    3. the ratio \(v _ { G } : v _ { B }\).
    4. In the case that \(P\) is released at the point \(X\) of the slide, which is \(H \mathrm {~m}\) above the ground (see diagram), it is given that \(v _ { G } : v _ { B } = 2.55\). Find the value of \(H\) correct to 2 significant figures. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5125fab5-0be5-4904-afdf-93e91b16e773-4_384_679_258_733} Particles \(P\) and \(Q\), of masses 0.2 kg and 0.5 kg respectively, are connected by a light inextensible string. The string passes over a smooth pulley at the edge of a rough horizontal table. \(P\) hangs freely and \(Q\) is in contact with the table. A force of magnitude 3.2 N acts on \(Q\), upwards and away from the pulley, at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal (see diagram).
      1. The system is in limiting equilibrium with \(P\) about to move upwards. Find the coefficient of friction between \(Q\) and the table. The force of magnitude 3.2 N is now removed and \(P\) starts to move downwards.
      2. Find the acceleration of the particles and the tension in the string.
CAIE M1 2010 November Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4 A block of mass 20 kg is pulled from the bottom to the top of a slope. The slope has length 10 m and is inclined at \(4.5 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The speed of the block is \(2.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at the bottom of the slope and \(1.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at the top of the slope.
  1. Find the loss of kinetic energy and the gain in potential energy of the block.
  2. Given that the work done against the resistance to motion is 50 J , find the work done by the pulling force acting on the block.
  3. Given also that the pulling force is constant and acts at an angle of \(15 ^ { \circ }\) upwards from the slope, find its magnitude.
CAIE M1 2010 November Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f0200d12-4ab0-4395-804c-e693f7f26507-2_301_1267_616_440} The diagram shows the vertical cross-section \(A B C\) of a fixed surface. \(A B\) is a curve and \(B C\) is a horizontal straight line. The part of the surface containing \(A B\) is smooth and the part containing \(B C\) is rough. \(A\) is at a height of 1.8 m above \(B C\). A particle of mass 0.5 kg is released from rest at \(A\) and travels along the surface to \(C\).
  1. Find the speed of the particle at \(B\).
  2. Given that the particle reaches \(C\) with a speed of \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), find the work done against the resistance to motion as the particle moves from \(B\) to \(C\).
CAIE M1 2011 November Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{28562a1b-ec9a-40d2-bbb3-729770688971-3_218_1280_1146_431} \(A B\) and \(B C\) are straight roads inclined at \(5 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal and \(1 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal respectively. \(A\) and \(C\) are at the same horizontal level and \(B\) is 45 m above the level of \(A\) and \(C\) (see diagram, which is not to scale). A car of mass 1200 kg travels from \(A\) to \(C\) passing through \(B\).
  1. For the motion from \(A\) to \(B\), the speed of the car is constant and the work done against the resistance to motion is 360 kJ . Find the work done by the car's engine from \(A\) to \(B\). The resistance to motion is constant throughout the whole journey.
  2. For the motion from \(B\) to \(C\) the work done by the driving force is 1660 kJ . Given that the speed of the car at \(B\) is \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), show that its speed at \(C\) is \(29.9 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), correct to 3 significant figures.
  3. The car's driving force immediately after leaving \(B\) is 1.5 times the driving force immediately before reaching \(C\). Find, correct to 2 significant figures, the ratio of the power developed by the car's engine immediately after leaving \(B\) to the power developed immediately before reaching \(C\).
CAIE M1 2011 November Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6 A lorry of mass 16000 kg climbs a straight hill \(A B C D\) which makes an angle \(\theta\) with the horizontal, where \(\sin \theta = \frac { 1 } { 20 }\). For the motion from \(A\) to \(B\), the work done by the driving force of the lorry is 1200 kJ and the resistance to motion is constant and equal to 1240 N . The speed of the lorry is \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(A\) and \(12 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(B\).
  1. Find the distance \(A B\). For the motion from \(B\) to \(D\) the gain in potential energy of the lorry is 2400 kJ .
  2. Find the distance \(B D\). For the motion from \(B\) to \(D\) the driving force of the lorry is constant and equal to 7200 N . From \(B\) to \(C\) the resistance to motion is constant and equal to 1240 N and from \(C\) to \(D\) the resistance to motion is constant and equal to 1860 N .
  3. Given that the speed of the lorry at \(D\) is \(7 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), find the distance \(B C\).
CAIE M2 2006 November Q8
9 marks Challenging +1.2
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0cb05368-9ddf-4564-8428-725c77193a1e-4_933_275_689_934} The diagram shows a light elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity 5 N with one end attached to a fixed point \(O\). A particle \(P\) of mass 0.2 kg is attached to the other end of the string. \(P\) is held at the point \(A\), which is 0.9 m vertically above \(O\). The particle is released from rest and travels vertically downwards through \(O\) to the point \(C\), where it starts to move upwards. \(B\) is the point of the line \(A C\) where the string first becomes slack.
  1. Find the speed of \(P\) at \(B\).
  2. The extension of the string when \(P\) is at \(C\) is \(x \mathrm {~m}\).
    1. Show that \(x ^ { 2 } - 0.48 x - 0.81 = 0\).
    2. Hence find the distance \(A C\).
CAIE M2 2007 November Q5
7 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Each of two light elastic strings, \(S _ { 1 }\) and \(S _ { 2 }\), has modulus of elasticity 16 N . The string \(S _ { 1 }\) has natural length 0.4 m and the string \(S _ { 2 }\) has natural length 0.5 m . One end of \(S _ { 1 }\) is attached to a fixed point \(A\) of a smooth horizontal table and the other end is attached to a particle \(P\) of mass 0.5 kg . One end of \(S _ { 2 }\) is attached to a fixed point \(B\) of the table and the other end is attached to \(P\). The distance \(A B\) is 1.5 m . The particle \(P\) is held at \(A\) and then released from rest.
  1. Find the speed of \(P\) at the instant that \(S _ { 2 }\) becomes slack.
  2. Find the greatest distance of \(P\) from \(A\) in the subsequent motion.
CAIE M2 2008 November Q1
4 marks Standard +0.3
1 One end of a light elastic rope of natural length 2.5 m and modulus of elasticity 80 N is attached to a fixed point \(A\). A stone \(S\) of mass 8 kg is attached to the other end of the rope. \(S\) is held at a point 6 m vertically below \(A\) and then released. Find the initial acceleration of \(S\).
CAIE M2 2008 November Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
7 A particle \(P\) is projected from a point \(O\) on horizontal ground with speed \(V \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and direction \(60 ^ { \circ }\) upwards from the horizontal. At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) later the horizontal and vertical displacements of \(P\) from \(O\) are \(x \mathrm {~m}\) and \(y \mathrm {~m}\) respectively.
  1. Write down expressions for \(x\) and \(y\) in terms of \(V\) and \(t\) and hence show that the equation of the trajectory of \(P\) is $$y = ( \sqrt { } 3 ) x - \frac { 20 x ^ { 2 } } { V ^ { 2 } }$$ \(P\) passes through the point \(A\) at which \(x = 70\) and \(y = 10\). Find
  2. the value of \(V\),
  3. the direction of motion of \(P\) at the instant it passes through \(A\).
CAIE M2 2012 November Q5
7 marks Standard +0.3
5 A particle \(P\) is projected with speed \(30 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal from a point \(O\) on horizontal ground. For the instant when the speed of \(P\) is \(17 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and increasing,
  1. show that the vertical component of the velocity of \(P\) is \(8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) downwards,
  2. calculate the distance of \(P\) from \(O\).
CAIE M2 2016 November Q2
5 marks Standard +0.3
2 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.5 kg is attached to one end of a light elastic string with modulus of elasticity 24 N and natural length 0.6 m . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(A\). The particle \(P\) hangs in equilibrium vertically below \(A\).
  1. Find the distance \(A P\). The particle \(P\) is raised to \(A\) and released from rest.
  2. Calculate the greatest speed of \(P\) in the subsequent motion.
CAIE M2 2017 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
5 One end of a light elastic string of natural length 0.8 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 \(0.3 \mathrm {~kg} . P\) is projected vertically upwards with speed \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) from a position 1.2 m vertically below \(O\).
  1. Calculate the speed of the particle at the position where it is moving with zero acceleration. [5
  2. Show that the particle moves 1.2 m while moving upwards with constant deceleration.
CAIE M2 2018 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.7 kg is attached to a fixed point \(O\) by a light elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity 15 N . The particle \(P\) is projected vertically downwards from the point \(A , 0.8 \mathrm {~m}\) vertically below \(O\). The initial speed of \(P\) is \(2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find the distance below \(A\) of the point at which \(P\) comes to instantaneous rest.
  2. Find the greatest speed of \(P\) in the motion. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f922bf53-94a0-4ccc-8c38-959d2f795629-10_478_652_260_751} The diagram shows a uniform lamina \(A B C D E F G H\). The lamina consists of a quarter-circle \(O A B\) of radius \(r \mathrm {~m}\), a rectangle \(D E F G\) and two isosceles right-angled triangles \(C O D\) and \(G O H\). The rectangle has \(D G = E F = r \mathrm {~m}\) and \(D E = F G = x \mathrm {~m}\).
  3. Given that the centre of mass of the lamina is at \(O\), express \(x\) in terms of \(r\).
  4. Given instead that the rectangle \(D E F G\) is a square with edges of length \(r \mathrm {~m}\), state with a reason whether the centre of mass of the lamina lies within the square or the quarter-circle. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f922bf53-94a0-4ccc-8c38-959d2f795629-12_384_693_258_726} A rough horizontal rod \(A B\) of length 0.45 m rotates with constant angular velocity \(6 \mathrm { rad } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) about a vertical axis through \(A\). A small ring \(R\) of mass 0.2 kg can slide on the rod. A particle \(P\) of mass 0.1 kg is attached to the mid-point of a light inextensible string of length 0.6 m . One end of the string is attached to \(R\) and the other end of the string is attached to \(B\), with angle \(R P B = 60 ^ { \circ }\) (see diagram). \(R\) and \(P\) move in horizontal circles as the system rotates. \(R\) is in limiting equilibrium.
  5. Show that the tension in the portion \(P R\) of the string is 1.66 N , correct to 3 significant figures.
  6. Find the coefficient of friction between the ring and the rod.
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CAIE M2 2019 November Q1
3 marks Standard +0.3
1 A particle 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 9 N . The other end of the string is attached to a fixed point \(O\) on a smooth horizontal surface. The particle is projected horizontally from \(O\) with speed \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Find the greatest distance of the particle from \(O\).
Edexcel M2 2020 January Q7
14 marks Standard +0.8
7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c16c17b6-2c24-4939-b3b5-63cd63646b76-20_360_1026_246_466} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 5}
\end{figure} At time \(t = 0\) a particle \(P\) is projected from a fixed point \(A\) on horizontal ground. The particle is projected with speed \(25 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\alpha\) to the ground. The particle moves freely under gravity. At time \(t = 3\) seconds, \(P\) is passing through the point \(B\) with speed \(15 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and is moving downwards at an angle \(\beta\) to the horizontal, as shown in Figure 5.
  1. By considering energy, find the height of \(B\) above the ground.
  2. Find the size of angle \(\alpha\).
  3. Find the size of angle \(\beta\).
  4. Find the least speed of \(P\) as \(P\) travels from \(A\) to \(B\). As \(P\) travels from \(A\) to \(B\), the speed, \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), of \(P\) is such that \(v \leqslant 15\) for an interval of \(T\) seconds.
  5. Find the value of \(T\).
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Edexcel M2 2021 January Q7
12 marks Standard +0.3
7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{3eb71ecb-fa88-4cca-a2b6-bcf11f1d689b-20_517_947_212_500} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
\end{figure} The fixed point \(A\) is 20 m vertically above the point \(O\) which is on horizontal ground. At time \(t = 0\), a particle \(P\) is projected from \(A\) with speed \(12 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal. The particle moves freely under gravity. At time \(t = 5\) seconds, \(P\) strikes the ground at the point \(B\), where \(O B = 40 \mathrm {~m}\), as shown in Figure 4.
  1. By considering energy, find the speed of \(P\) as it hits the ground at \(B\).
  2. Find the least speed of \(P\) as it moves from \(A\) to \(B\).
  3. Find the length of time for which the speed of \(P\) is more than \(10 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
Edexcel M2 2024 January Q3
9 marks Standard +0.3
3. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{d5f06fe7-4d9c-4009-8931-3ecbc31fa5e5-06_323_1043_255_513} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} A rough ramp is fixed to horizontal ground.
The ramp is inclined to the horizontal at an angle \(\alpha\), where \(\sin \alpha = \frac { 3 } { 7 }\) The line \(A B\) is a line of greatest slope of the ramp, with \(B\) above \(A\) and \(A B = 6 \mathrm {~m}\), as shown in Figure 1. A block \(P\) of mass 2 kg is pushed, with constant speed, in a straight line up the slope from \(A\) to \(B\). The force pushing \(P\) acts parallel to \(A B\). The coefficient of friction between \(P\) and the ramp is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\) The block is modelled as a particle and air resistance is negligible.
  1. Use the model to find the total work done in pushing the block from \(A\) to \(B\). The block is now held at \(B\) and released from rest.
  2. Use the model and the work-energy principle to find the speed of the block at the instant it reaches \(A\).
Edexcel M2 2014 June Q7
14 marks Standard +0.8
7. A particle \(P\) is projected from a fixed point \(A\) with speed \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\alpha\) above the horizontal and moves freely under gravity. When \(P\) passes through the point \(B\) on its path, it has speed \(7 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. By considering energy, find the vertical distance between \(A\) and \(B\). The minimum speed of \(P\) on its path from \(A\) to \(B\) is \(2.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Find the size of angle \(\alpha\).
  3. Find the horizontal distance between \(A\) and \(B\).
Edexcel M2 2016 June Q3
9 marks Standard +0.3
3. Two particles \(P\) and \(Q\), of mass \(2 m\) and \(3 m\) respectively, are connected by a light inextensible string. Initially \(P\) is held at rest on a fixed rough plane inclined at \(\theta\) to the horizontal ground, where \(\sin \theta = \frac { 2 } { 5 }\). The string passes over a small smooth pulley fixed at the top of the plane. The particle \(Q\) hangs freely below the pulley, as shown in Figure 1. The part of the string from \(P\) to the pulley lies along a line of greatest slope of the plane. At time \(t = 0\) the system is released from rest with the string taut. When \(P\) moves the friction between \(P\) and the plane is modelled as a constant force of magnitude \(\frac { 3 } { 5 } m g\). At the instant when each particle has moved a distance \(d\), they are both moving with speed \(v\), particle \(P\) has not reached the pulley and \(Q\) has not reached the ground.
  1. Show that the total potential energy lost by the system when each particle has moved a distance \(d\) is \(\frac { 11 } { 5 } m g d\).
  2. Use the work-energy principle to find \(v ^ { 2 }\) in terms of \(g\) and \(d\). When \(t = T\) seconds, \(d = 1.5 \mathrm {~m}\).
  3. Find the value of \(T\).
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Edexcel M2 2017 June Q5
13 marks Standard +0.3
5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{266c4f52-f35f-459c-9184-836b0f3baf5b-16_255_1242_301_360} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} A smooth straight ramp is fixed to horizontal ground. The ramp has length 8 m and is inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the ground, as shown in Figure 2. A particle \(P\) of mass 0.7 kg is projected from a point \(A\) at the bottom of the ramp, up a line of greatest slope of the ramp, with speed \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). As \(P\) reaches the point \(B\) at the top of the ramp, \(P\) has speed \(4.2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. By considering energy, find the value of \(u\). After leaving the ramp at \(B\), the particle \(P\) moves freely under gravity until it hits the ground at a point \(C\). Immediately before hitting the ground at \(C\), particle \(P\) is moving at \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) below the horizontal with speed \(w \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). Find
    1. the value of \(w\),
    2. the value of \(\theta\),
  2. the horizontal distance from \(B\) to \(C\).