6.03k Newton's experimental law: direct impact

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Edexcel FM1 Specimen Q8
14 marks Standard +0.8
  1. A particle \(P\) of mass \(2 m\) and a particle \(Q\) of mass \(5 m\) are moving along the same straight line on a smooth horizontal plane.
They are moving in opposite directions towards each other and collide directly.
Immediately before the collision the speed of \(P\) is \(2 u\) and the speed of \(Q\) is \(u\).
The direction of motion of \(Q\) is reversed by the collision.
The coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and \(Q\) is \(e\).
  1. Find the range of possible values of \(e\). Given that \(e = \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
  2. show that the kinetic energy lost in the collision is \(\frac { 40 m u ^ { 2 } } { 7 }\).
  3. Without doing any further calculation, state how the amount of kinetic energy lost in the collision would change if \(e > \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
OCR MEI Further Mechanics Major 2021 November Q10
13 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Determine the magnitude of the normal reaction of the wire on P in terms of \(m , g , a , u\) and \(\theta\), when P is between B and C . P collides with a fixed barrier at C . The coefficient of restitution between P and the fixed barrier is \(e\). After this collision P moves back towards B . On the straight portion BA , the motion of P is resisted by a constant horizontal force \(F\).
  2. Show that P will reach A if $$F b \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } m \left[ e ^ { 2 } u ^ { 2 } + k \left( 1 - e ^ { 2 } \right) g a \right] ,$$ where \(k\) is an integer to be determined.
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 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 Further Mechanics 2018 March Q6
9 marks Standard +0.8
6 A particle \(P\) of mass 2.5 kg strikes a rough horizontal plane. Immediately before \(P\) strikes the plane it has a speed of \(6.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and its direction of motion makes an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) with the normal to the plane at the point of impact. The impact may be assumed to occur instantaneously. The coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and the plane is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\). The friction causes a horizontal impulse of magnitude 2 Ns to be applied to \(P\) in the plane in which it is moving.
  1. Calculate the velocity of \(P\) immediately after the impact with the plane.
  2. \(\quad P\) loses about \(x \%\) of its kinetic energy as a result of the impact. Find the value of \(x\).
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 Further Mechanics 2018 December Q3
8 marks Challenging +1.8
3 Three particles, \(A , B\) and \(C\), of masses \(2 \mathrm {~kg} , 3 \mathrm {~kg}\) and 5 kg respectively, are at rest in a straight line on a smooth horizontal plane with \(B\) between \(A\) and \(C\). Collisions between \(A\) and \(B\) are perfectly elastic. The coefficient of restitution for collisions between \(B\) and \(C\) is \(e\). \(A\) is projected towards \(B\) with a speed of \(5 u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{493f11f4-e25c-4eeb-a0ab-20ec6d7a7a7d-2_186_903_2330_251} Show that only two collisions occur.
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.
AQA M3 2009 June Q5
12 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Two smooth spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), of equal radii and different masses are moving on a smooth horizontal surface when they collide. Just before the collision, \(A\) is moving with speed \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the line of centres of the spheres, and \(B\) is moving with speed \(3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) perpendicular to the line of centres, as shown in the diagram below. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{719b82f7-2ab5-48db-9b2a-98284096a78a-4_314_1100_593_392} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Before collision}
\end{figure} Immediately after the collision, \(A\) and \(B\) move with speeds \(u\) and \(v\) in directions which make angles of \(90 ^ { \circ }\) and \(40 ^ { \circ }\) respectively with the line of centres, as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{719b82f7-2ab5-48db-9b2a-98284096a78a-4_392_1102_1155_392}
  1. Show that \(v = 4.67 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), correct to three significant figures.
  2. Find the coefficient of restitution between the spheres.
  3. Given that the mass of \(A\) is 0.5 kg , show that the magnitude of the impulse exerted on \(A\) during the collision is 2.17 Ns , correct to three significant figures.
  4. Find the mass of \(B\).
AQA M3 2009 June Q6
13 marks Standard +0.3
6 A smooth sphere \(A\) of mass \(m\) is moving with speed \(5 u\) in a straight line on a smooth horizontal table. The sphere \(A\) collides directly with a smooth sphere \(B\) of mass \(7 m\), having the same radius as \(A\) and moving with speed \(u\) in the same direction as \(A\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{719b82f7-2ab5-48db-9b2a-98284096a78a-5_287_880_529_571}
  1. Show that the speed of \(B\) after the collision is \(\frac { u } { 2 } ( e + 3 )\).
  2. Given that the direction of motion of \(A\) is reversed by the collision, show that \(e > \frac { 3 } { 7 }\).
  3. Subsequently, \(B\) hits a wall fixed at right angles to the direction of motion of \(A\) and \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\). Given that after \(B\) rebounds from the wall both spheres move in the same direction and collide again, show also that \(e < \frac { 9 } { 13 }\).
    (4 marks)
AQA M3 2009 June Q7
11 marks Challenging +1.2
7 A particle is projected from a point \(O\) on a smooth plane which is inclined at \(30 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. The particle is projected down the plane with velocity \(10 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(40 ^ { \circ }\) above the plane and first strikes it at a point \(A\). The motion of the particle is in a vertical plane containing a line of greatest slope of the inclined plane. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{719b82f7-2ab5-48db-9b2a-98284096a78a-6_449_963_488_529}
  1. Show that the time taken by the particle to travel from \(O\) to \(A\) is $$\frac { 20 \sin 40 ^ { \circ } } { g \cos 30 ^ { \circ } }$$
  2. Find the components of the velocity of the particle parallel to and perpendicular to the slope as it hits the slope at \(A\).
  3. The coefficient of restitution between the slope and the particle is 0.5 . Find the speed of the particle as it rebounds from the slope.
Edexcel M4 Q1
13 marks Challenging +1.2
1. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{cf941854-3a33-4d9d-9fa0-ce9a63227599-03_457_638_233_598} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} A fixed smooth plane is inclined to the horizontal at an angle of \(45 ^ { \circ }\). A particle \(P\) is moving horizontally and strikes the plane. Immediately before the impact, \(P\) is moving in a vertical plane containing a line of greatest slope of the inclined plane. Immediately after the impact, \(P\) is moving in a direction which makes an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) with the inclined plane, as shown in Figure 1. Find the fraction of the kinetic energy of \(P\) which is lost in the impact.
Edexcel M4 Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Two small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\), of mass 2 kg and 1 kg respectively, are moving on a smooth horizontal plane when they collide. Immediately before the collision the velocity of \(A\) is \(( \mathbf { i } + 2 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) and the velocity of \(B\) is \(- 2 \mathbf { i } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Immediately after the collision the velocity of \(A\) is \(\mathbf { j } \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).
    1. Show that the velocity of \(B\) immediately after the collision is \(2 \mathbf { j } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
    2. Find the impulse of \(B\) on \(A\) in the collision, giving your answer as a vector, and hence show that the line of centres is parallel to \(\mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j }\).
    3. Find the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\).
AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2018 June Q4
11 marks Standard +0.8
4 Two smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) of equal radius are free to move on a smooth horizontal surface. The masses of \(A\) and \(B\) are \(m\) and \(4 m\) respectively.
The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\).
The spheres are projected directly towards each other, each with speed \(u\), and subsequently collide. 4
  1. Show that the speed of \(B\) immediately after the impact with \(A\) is $$\frac { u ( 3 - 2 e ) } { 5 }$$ 4
  2. Find the speed of \(A\) in terms of \(u\) and \(e\).
    4
  3. Comment on the direction of motion of the spheres after the collision, justifying your answer.
    4
  4. The magnitude of the impulse on \(B\) due to the collision is \(I\).
    Deduce that $$\frac { 8 m u } { 5 } \leq I \leq \frac { 16 m u } { 5 }$$
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 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.
      7
      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 Paper 3 Mechanics 2019 June Q6
6 marks Standard +0.3
6 A ball moving on a smooth horizontal surface collides with a fixed vertical wall. Before the collision, the ball moves with speed \(7 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and at an angle of \(40 ^ { \circ }\) to the wall. After the collision, the ball moves with speed \(5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and at an angle of \(26 ^ { \circ }\) to the wall. Model the ball as a particle.
6
  1. Find the coefficient of restitution between the ball and the wall, giving your answer correct to two significant figures.
    6
  2. Determine whether or not the wall is smooth. Fully justify your answer.
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 Further Mechanics 2021 June Q3
12 marks Challenging +1.8
3 Two smooth circular discs \(A\) and \(B\) are moving on a horizontal plane. The masses of \(A\) and \(B\) are 3 kg and 4 kg respectively. At the instant before they collide
  • the velocity of \(A\) is \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the line joining their centres,
  • the velocity of \(B\) is \(5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) towards \(A\) along the line joining their centres (see Fig. 3).
\begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{d6bf2fa5-2f29-4632-b27d-ed8c5a0379cf-03_479_1025_1466_248} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 3}
\end{figure} Given that the velocity of \(A\) after the collision is perpendicular to the velocity of \(A\) before the collision, find
  1. the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\),
  2. the total loss of kinetic energy as a result of the collision.
OCR Further Mechanics 2021 June Q2
8 marks Challenging +1.2
2 Three particles, \(A , B\) and \(C\), of masses \(2 \mathrm {~kg} , 3 \mathrm {~kg}\) and 5 kg respectively, are at rest in a straight line on a smooth horizontal plane with \(B\) between \(A\) and \(C\). Collisions between \(A\) and \(B\) are perfectly elastic. The coefficient of restitution for collisions between \(B\) and \(C\) is \(e\). \(A\) is projected towards \(B\) with a speed of \(5 u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{709f3a7a-d857-4813-98ab-de6b41a3a8dc-02_190_885_1151_260} Show that only two collisions occur.
WJEC Further Unit 6 2024 June Q1
Standard +0.8
  1. Two smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) are moving on a smooth horizontal plane when they collide obliquely. When the spheres collide, the line joining their centres is parallel to the vector \(\mathbf { j }\), as shown in the diagram below.
Immediately before the collision, sphere \(A\) has velocity ( \(6 \mathbf { i } - 3 \mathbf { j }\) ) \(\mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and sphere \(B\) has velocity \(( - 4 \mathbf { i } + 7 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\). Sphere \(A\) has mass 6 kg and sphere \(B\) has mass 2 kg . \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{36112cfa-20c4-4ba8-b972-6b7b44e5182f-02_595_972_753_534} Immediately after the collision, sphere \(B\) has velocity \(( - 4 \mathbf { i } - 5 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find the velocity of \(A\) immediately after the collision.
  2. Calculate the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\).
  3. Find the angle through which the direction of motion of \(B\) is deflected as a result of the collision. Give your answer correct to the nearest degree.
  4. After the collision, sphere \(B\) continues to move with velocity \(( - 4 \mathbf { i } - 5 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) until it collides with another sphere \(C\), which exerts an impulse of \(( - 20 \mathbf { i } + 18 \mathbf { j } )\) Ns on \(B\). Find the velocity of \(B\) after the collision with \(C\).
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Edexcel M2 2024 October Q7
Standard +0.3
  1. A particle \(P\) has mass \(5 m\) and a particle \(Q\) has mass \(2 m\).
The particles are moving in opposite directions along the same straight line on a smooth horizontal surface.
Particle \(P\) collides directly with particle \(Q\).
Immediately before the collision, the speed of \(P\) is \(2 u\) and the speed of \(Q\) is \(3 u\). Immediately after the collision, the speed of \(P\) is \(x\) and the speed of \(Q\) is \(y\).
The direction of motion of \(Q\) is reversed as a result of the collision.
The coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and \(Q\) is \(e\).
  1. Find the set of values of \(e\) for which the direction of motion of \(P\) is unchanged as a result of the collision. In the collision, \(Q\) receives an impulse of magnitude \(\frac { 60 } { 7 } m u\)
  2. Show that \(e = \frac { 1 } { 5 }\) After the collision, \(Q\) hits a smooth fixed vertical wall that is perpendicular to the direction of motion of \(Q\). Particle \(Q\) rebounds and there is a second collision between \(P\) and \(Q\).
    The coefficient of restitution between \(Q\) and the wall is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
  3. Find, in terms of \(m\) and \(u\), the magnitude of the impulse received by \(Q\) in the second collision between \(P\) and \(Q\).
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/2 2010 June Q6
11 marks Challenging +1.8
6 Two smooth spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), have masses \(m\) and \(2 m\) respectively and equal radii. Sphere \(B\) is at rest on a smooth horizontal floor. Sphere \(A\) is projected with speed \(u\) along the floor in a direction parallel to a smooth vertical wall and strikes \(B\) obliquely. Subsequently \(B\) strikes the wall at an angle \(\alpha\) with the wall. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) and between \(B\) and the wall is 0.5. After \(B\) has struck the wall, \(A\) and \(B\) are moving parallel to each other.
  1. Write down a momentum equation and a restitution equation along the line of centres for the impact between \(A\) and \(B\). Hence find the components of velocity of \(A\) and \(B\) in this direction after this first impact.
  2. Find the value of \(\alpha\), giving your answer in degrees.
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/2 2011 June Q7
3 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{963c0834-fe49-480b-9bb5-1ace4254641a-4_339_511_349_817} A particle of mass 0.3 kg is attached to one end \(A\) of a light inextensible string of length 1.5 m . The other end \(B\) of the string is attached to a ceiling, so that the particle may swing in a vertical plane. The particle is released from rest when the string is taut and makes an angle of \(75 ^ { \circ }\) with the vertical (see diagram). Air resistance may be regarded as being negligible.
  1. Show that, at an instant when the string makes an angle of \(40 ^ { \circ }\) with the vertical, the speed of the particle is \(3.90 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), correct to 3 significant figures.
  2. By considering Newton's second law, along and perpendicular to the string, find the radial and transverse components of acceleration, at this same instant, and hence the magnitude of the acceleration of the particle. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{963c0834-fe49-480b-9bb5-1ace4254641a-4_419_604_1370_772} A smooth sphere of mass 0.3 kg is moving in a straight line on a horizontal surface. It collides with a vertical wall when the velocity of the sphere is \(7 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the wall (see diagram). The coefficient of restitution between the sphere and the wall is 0.4 .
  3. (a) Find the component of the velocity of the sphere perpendicular to the wall immediately after the collision.
    (b) Find the magnitude of the impulse exerted by the wall on the sphere.
  4. Determine the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the sphere immediately after the collision, giving the direction as an acute angle to the wall.