6.03k Newton's experimental law: direct impact

430 questions

Sort by: Default | Easiest first | Hardest first
OCR Further Mechanics AS 2020 November Q6
12 marks Challenging +1.2
6 Three particles \(A , B\) and \(C\) are free to move in the same straight line on a large smooth horizontal surface. Their masses are \(3.3 \mathrm {~kg} , 2.2 \mathrm {~kg}\) and 1 kg respectively. The coefficient of restitution in collisions between any two of them is \(e\). Initially, \(B\) and \(C\) are at rest and \(A\) is moving towards \(B\) with speed \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram). \(A\) collides directly with \(B\) and \(B\) then goes on to collide directly with \(C\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{0501e5a4-2137-4e7d-98ff-2ee81941cbf3-4_221_1342_552_246}
  1. The velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after the first collision are denoted by \(\mathrm { v } _ { \mathrm { A } } \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and \(\mathrm { V } _ { \mathrm { B } } \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) respectively.
    After the collision between \(B\) and \(C\) there is a further collision between \(A\) and \(B\).
  2. Determine the range of possible values of \(e\).
OCR Further Mechanics AS 2021 November Q3
13 marks Standard +0.3
3 A particle \(A\) of mass 0.5 kg is moving with a speed of \(3.15 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) on a smooth horizontal surface when it collides directly with a particle \(B\) of mass 0.8 kg which is at rest on the surface. The velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after the collision are denoted by \(\mathrm { v } _ { \mathrm { A } } \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and \(\mathrm { v } _ { \mathrm { B } } \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) respectively. You are given that \(\mathrm { v } _ { \mathrm { B } } = 2 \mathrm { v } _ { \mathrm { A } }\).
  1. Find the values of \(\mathrm { V } _ { \mathrm { A } }\) and \(\mathrm { V } _ { \mathrm { B } }\).
  2. Find the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\).
  3. Explain why the coefficient of restitution is a dimensionless quantity.
  4. Calculate the total loss of kinetic energy as a result of the collision.
  5. State, giving a reason, whether or not the collision is perfectly elastic.
  6. Calculate the impulse that \(B\) exerts on \(A\) in the collision.
OCR Further Mechanics 2022 June Q8
13 marks Challenging +1.8
8 Two smooth circular discs, \(A\) and \(B\), have equal radii and are free to move on a smooth horizontal plane. The masses of \(A\) and \(B\) are 1 kg and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively. \(B\) is initially placed at rest with its centre at the origin, \(O\). \(A\) is projected towards \(B\) with a velocity of \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(\theta\) to the negative \(y\)-axis where \(\tan \theta = \frac { 5 } { 2 }\). At the instant of collision the line joining their centres lies on the \(x\)-axis. There are two straight vertical walls on the plane. One is perpendicular to the \(x\)-axis and the other is perpendicular to the \(y\)-axis. The walls are an equal distance from \(O\) (see diagram). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{857eca7f-c42d-49a9-ac39-a2fb5bcb9cd5-7_944_1241_694_242} After \(A\) and \(B\) have collided with each other, each of them goes on to collide with a wall. Each then rebounds and they collide again at the same place as their first collision, with disc \(B\) again at \(O\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is denoted by \(e\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and the wall that it collides with is also \(e\) while the coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall that it collides with is \(\frac { 5 } { 9 } e\). It is assumed that any resistance to the motion of \(A\) and \(B\) may be ignored.
  1. Explain why it must be the case that the collision between \(A\) and the wall that it collides with is not inelastic.
  2. Show that \(\mathrm { e } = \frac { 1 } { \mathrm {~m} }\).
  3. Show that \(m = \frac { 5 } { 3 }\).
  4. State one limitation of the model used.
OCR Further Mechanics 2024 June Q6
12 marks Challenging +1.2
6 Two identical spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), each of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\), are moving directly towards each other along the same straight line on a smooth horizontal surface until they collide. Just before they collide, the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) are \(20 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(10 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) respectively. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\).
  1. By finding, in terms of \(e\), an expression for the velocity of \(B\) after the collision, show that the direction of motion of \(B\) is reversed by the collision. After the collision between \(A\) and \(B\), which is not perfectly elastic, \(B\) goes on to collide directly with a fixed, vertical wall. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(\frac { 2 } { 5 } e\). After the collision between \(B\) and the wall, there are no further collisions between \(A\) and \(B\).
  2. Determine the range of possible values of \(e\). \(7 \quad\) A body \(B\) of mass 1.5 kg is moving along the \(x\)-axis. At the instant that it is at the origin, \(O\), its velocity is \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) in the positive \(x\)-direction. At any instant, the resistance to the motion of \(B\) is modelled as being directly proportional to \(v ^ { 2 }\) where \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) is the velocity of \(B\) at that instant. The resistance to motion is the only horizontal force acting on \(B\). At an instant when \(B\) 's velocity is \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\), the resistance to its motion is 24 N .
OCR Further Mechanics 2020 November Q6
12 marks Challenging +1.8
6 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. 6).
\begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{831ba5da-df19-43bb-b163-02bbddb4e2b8-5_490_1047_470_244} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 6}
\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 November Q7
10 marks Challenging +1.8
7 Two smooth circular discs \(A\) and \(B\) of masses \(m _ { A } \mathrm {~kg}\) and \(m _ { B } \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively are moving on a horizontal plane. At the instant before they collide the velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) are as follows, as shown in the diagram below.
  • The velocity of \(A\) is \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(\alpha\) to the line of centres, where \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 4 } { 3 }\).
  • The velocity of \(B\) is \(4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\) radians to the line of centres. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c6445493-9802-46ca-b7eb-7738a831d9ee-5_469_873_548_274}
The direction of motion of \(B\) after the collision is perpendicular to the line of centres.
  1. Show that \(\frac { 3 } { 2 } \leqslant \frac { m _ { B } } { m _ { A } } \leqslant 4\).
  2. Given that \(\mathrm { m } _ { \mathrm { A } } = 2\) and \(\mathrm { m } _ { \mathrm { B } } = 6\), find the total loss of kinetic energy as a result of the collision.
OCR Further Mechanics Specimen Q6
12 marks Challenging +1.2
6 Two uniform smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) of equal radius are moving on a smooth horizontal surface when they collide. \(A\) has mass 2.5 kg and \(B\) has mass 3 kg . Immediately before the collision \(A\) and \(B\) each has speed \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and each moves in a direction at an angle \(\theta\) to their line of centres, as indicated in Fig. 1. Immediately after the collision \(A\) has speed \(v _ { 1 } \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and moves in a direction at an angle \(\alpha\) to the line of centres, and \(B\) has speed \(v _ { 2 } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and moves in a direction at an angle \(\beta\) to the line of centres as indicated in Fig. 2. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\). \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},width=\textwidth]{cf99660f-6103-47be-99d4-d7f9214e9e91-4_336_814_667_699} \caption{Fig. 1}
\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},width=\textwidth]{cf99660f-6103-47be-99d4-d7f9214e9e91-4_374_657_1228_767} \caption{Fig. 2}
\end{figure}
  1. Show that \(\tan \beta = \frac { 11 \tan \theta } { 10 e - 1 }\).
  2. Given that after impact sphere \(A\) moves at an angle of \(50 ^ { \circ }\) to the line of centres and \(B\) moves perpendicular to the line of centres, find \(\theta\). \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},width=\textwidth]{cf99660f-6103-47be-99d4-d7f9214e9e91-5_817_848_374_210} \caption{Fig. 3}
    \end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},width=\textwidth]{cf99660f-6103-47be-99d4-d7f9214e9e91-5_819_953_376_1062} \caption{Fig. 4}
    \end{figure} The region bounded by the \(x\)-axis, the \(y\)-axis, the line \(x = \ln 32\) and the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { 0.8 x }\) for \(0 \leq x \leq \ln 32\), is occupied by a uniform lamina (see Fig. 3).
  3. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of the centre of mass of the lamina is given by \(\frac { 16 } { 3 } \ln 2 - \frac { 5 } { 4 }\).
  4. Calculate the \(y\)-coordinate of the centre of mass of the lamina.
  5. The region bounded by the \(x\)-axis, the line \(x = 16\) and the curve \(y = 1.25 \ln x\) for \(1 \leq x \leq 16\), is occupied by a second uniform lamina (see Fig. 4). By using your answer to part (i) find, to 3 significant figures, the \(x\)-coordinate of the centre of mass of this second lamina. www.ocr.org.uk after the live examination series. If OCR has unwittingly failed to correctly acknowledge or clear any third-party content in this assessment material, OCR will be happy to correct its mistake at the earliest possible opportunity. For queries or further information please contact the Copyright Team, First Floor, 9 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1GE.
    OCR is part of the
Edexcel M2 Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
  1. A uniform rod \(A B\), of mass 0.8 kg and length \(10 a\), is supported at the end \(A\) by a light inextensible vertical string and rests in limiting equilibrium on a rough fixed peg at \(C\), where \(A C = 7 a\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{996976f3-2a97-4c68-8c97-f15a3bfde9a2-2_319_638_228_1293}
  2. Two particles \(A\) and \(B\), of mass \(m\) and \(k m\) respectively, are moving in the same direction on a smooth horizontal surface. \(A\) has speed \(4 u\) and \(B\) has speed \(u\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e \quad A\) collides directly with \(B\), and in the collision the direction of \(A\) 's motion is reversed. Immediately after the impact, \(B\) has speed \(2 u\).
    1. Show that the speed of \(A\) immediately after the impact is \(u ( 3 e - 2 )\).
    2. Deduce the range of possible values of \(e\).
    3. Show that \(4 < k \leq 5\).
    4. A ball is projected from ground level with speed \(34 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\alpha\) above the horizontal, where \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 8 } { 15 }\).
    5. Find the greatest height reached by the ball above ground level.
    While it is descending, the ball hits a horizontal ledge 6 metres above ground level.
  3. Find the horizontal distance travelled by the ball before it hits the ledge.
  4. Find the speed of the ball at the instant when it hits the ledge.
Edexcel M2 Q2
7 marks Standard +0.8
2. Two small smooth spheres \(P\) and \(Q\) are moving along a straight line in opposite directions, with equal speeds, and collide directly. Immediately after the impact, the direction of \(P\) 's motion has been reversed and its speed has been halved. The coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and \(Q\) is \(e\).
  1. Express the speed of \(Q\) after the impact in the form \(a u ( b e + c )\), where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are constants to be found.
  2. Deduce the range of values of \(e\) for which the direction of motion of \(Q\) remains unaltered.
Edexcel M2 Q8
17 marks Standard +0.3
8. Two ships \(A\) and \(B\), of masses \(m\) and km respectively, are moving towards each other in heavy fog along the same straight line, both with speed \(u\). The ships collide and immediately after the collision they drift away from each other, both their directions of motion having been reversed. The speed of \(A\) after the impact is \(\frac { 1 } { 5 } u\) and the speed of \(B\) after the impact is \(v\).
  1. Show that \(v = u \left( \frac { 6 } { 5 k } - 1 \right)\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\).
  2. Show that \(v = u \left( 2 e - \frac { 1 } { 5 } \right)\).
  3. Use your answers to parts (a) and (b) to find the rational numbers \(p\) and \(q\) such that \(p \leq k < q\).
    (9 marks)
Edexcel M2 Q6
11 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Two smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have equal radii and masses 0.4 kg and 0.8 kg respectively. They are moving in opposite directions along the same straight line, with speeds \(3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and 2 \(\mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) respectively, and collide directly. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is 0.8 .
    1. Calculate the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) after the impact, stating in each case whether the direction of motion has been reversed.
    2. Find the kinetic energy, in J, lost in the impact.
    3. A point of light, \(P\), is moving along a straight line in such a way that, \(t\) seconds after passing through a fixed point \(O\) on the line, its velocity is \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\), where \(v = \frac { 1 } { 2 } t ^ { 2 } - 4 t + 10\). Calculate
    4. the velocity of \(P 6\) seconds after it passes \(O\),
    5. the magnitude of the acceleration of \(P\) when \(t = 1\),
    6. the minimum speed of \(P\),
    7. the distance travelled by \(P\) in the fourth second after it passes \(O\).
    8. A bullet is fired out of a window at a height of 5.2 m above horizontal ground. The initial velocity of the bullet is \(392 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\alpha\) above the vertical, where \(\sin \alpha = \frac { 1 } { 20 }\), as shown.
      Find \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{63133ab4-9381-4777-a575-1207219948b7-2_335_490_1343_1419}
    9. the range of times after firing during which the bullet is 15 m or more above ground level,
    10. the greatest height above the ground reached by the bullet,
    11. the horizontal distance travelled by the bullet before it reaches its highest point.
    Certain modelling assumptions have been made about the bullet.
  2. State these assumptions and suggest a way in which the model could be refined.
  3. State, with a reason, whether you think this refinement would make a significant difference to the answers.
    (2 marks)
OCR M2 2007 June Q7
16 marks Standard +0.8
7 Two small spheres \(A\) and \(B\), with masses 0.3 kg and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively, lie at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. \(A\) is projected directly towards \(B\) with speed \(6 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and hits \(B\). The direction of motion of \(A\) is reversed in the collision. The speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) after the collision are \(1 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) respectively. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\).
  1. Show that \(m = 0.7\).
  2. Find \(e\). B continues to move at \(3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and strikes a vertical wall at right angles. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(f\).
  3. Find the range of values of \(f\) for which there will be a second collision between \(A\) and \(B\).
  4. Find, in terms of \(f\), the magnitude of the impulse that the wall exerts on \(B\).
  5. Given that \(f = \frac { 3 } { 4 }\), calculate the final speeds of \(A\) and \(B\), correct to 1 decimal place.
OCR M2 2008 June Q7
13 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6ae57fe9-3b6f-46c2-95b8-d48903ed796b-4_305_1301_1708_424} Two small spheres \(A\) and \(B\) of masses 2 kg and 3 kg respectively lie at rest on a smooth horizontal platform which is fixed at a height of 4 m above horizontal ground (see diagram). Sphere \(A\) is given an impulse of 6 N s towards \(B\), and \(A\) then strikes \(B\) directly. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\).
  1. Show that the speed of \(B\) after it has been hit by \(A\) is \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). Sphere \(B\) leaves the platform and follows the path of a projectile.
  2. Calculate the speed and direction of motion of \(B\) at the instant when it hits the ground.
OCR M2 2009 June Q6
13 marks Standard +0.3
6 Two uniform spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), have the same radius. The mass of \(A\) is 0.4 kg and the mass of \(B\) is 0.2 kg . The spheres \(A\) and \(B\) are travelling in the same direction in a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface, \(A\) with speed \(5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), and \(B\) with speed \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), where \(v < 5\). A collides directly with \(B\) and the impulse between them has magnitude 0.9 Ns . Immediately after the collision, the speed of \(B\) is \(6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Calculate \(v\). \(B\) subsequently collides directly with a stationary sphere \(C\) of mass 0.1 kg and the same radius as \(A\) and \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and \(C\) is 0.6 .
  2. Determine whether there will be a further collision between \(A\) and \(B\).
OCR M2 2011 June Q4
11 marks Moderate -0.3
4 Two small spheres \(A\) and \(B\) are moving towards each other along a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface. \(A\) has speed \(3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(B\) has speed \(1.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) before they collide directly. The direction of motion of \(B\) is reversed in the collision. The speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) after the collision are \(2 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(2.9 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) respectively.
  1. (a) Show that the direction of motion of \(A\) is unchanged by the collision.
    (b) Calculate the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\). The mass of \(B\) is 0.2 kg .
  2. Find the mass of \(A\). \(B\) continues to move at \(2.9 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and strikes a vertical wall at right angles. The wall exerts an impulse of magnitude 0.68 N s on \(B\).
  3. Calculate the coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall.
OCR M2 2012 June Q6
13 marks Standard +0.3
6 Three particles \(A , B\) and \(C\) are in a straight line on a smooth horizontal surface. The particles have masses \(0.2 \mathrm {~kg} , 0.4 \mathrm {~kg}\) and 0.6 kg respectively. \(B\) is at rest. \(A\) is projected towards \(B\) with a speed of \(1.8 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and collides with \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\).
  1. Show that the speed of \(B\) after the collision is \(0.8 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and find the speed of \(A\) after the collision. \(C\) is moving with speed \(0.2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) in the same direction as \(B\). Particle \(B\) subsequently collides with \(C\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and \(C\) is \(e\).
  2. Find the set of values for \(e\) such that \(B\) does not collide again with \(A\).
OCR M2 2013 June Q6
15 marks Standard +0.8
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{74eaa61a-1507-4cef-8f97-5c1860bdc36a-4_243_1179_1580_443} The masses of two particles \(A\) and \(B\) are 0.2 kg and \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) respectively. The particles are moving with constant speeds \(4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) in the same horizontal line and in the same direction (see diagram). The two particles collide and the coefficient of restitution between the particles is \(e\). After the collision, \(A\) and \(B\) continue in the same direction with speeds \(4 \left( 1 - e + e ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and \(4 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) respectively.
  1. Find \(u\) and \(m\) in terms of \(e\).
  2. Find the value of \(e\) for which the speed of \(A\) after the collision is least and find, in this case, the total loss in kinetic energy due to the collision.
  3. Find the possible values of \(e\) for which the magnitude of the impulse that \(B\) exerts on \(A\) is 0.192 Ns . \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{74eaa61a-1507-4cef-8f97-5c1860bdc36a-5_744_887_264_589} The diagram shows a surface consisting of a horizontal part \(O A\) and a plane \(A B\) inclined at an angle of \(70 ^ { \circ }\) to the horizontal. A particle is projected from the point \(O\) with speed \(u \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(\theta ^ { \circ }\) above the horizontal \(O A\). The particle hits the plane \(A B\) at the point \(P\), with speed \(14 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) and at right angles to the plane, 1.4 s after projection.
  4. Show that the value of \(u\) is 15.9 , correct to 3 significant figures, and find the value of \(\theta\).
  5. Find the height of \(P\) above the level of \(A\). The particle rebounds with speed \(v \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). The particle next lands at \(A\).
  6. Find the value of \(v\).
  7. Find the coefficient of restitution between the particle and the plane at \(P\).
OCR M2 Specimen Q8
13 marks Standard +0.3
8 Two uniform smooth spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), have the same radius. The mass of \(A\) is 0.24 kg and the mass of \(B\) is \(m \mathrm {~kg}\). Sphere \(A\) is travelling in a straight line on a horizontal table, with speed \(8 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), when it collides directly with sphere \(B\), which is at rest. As a result of the collision, sphere \(A\) continues in the same direction with a speed of \(6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find the magnitude of the impulse exerted by \(A\) on \(B\).
  2. Show that \(m \leqslant 0.08\). It is given that \(m = 0.06\).
  3. Find the coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\). On another occasion \(A\) and \(B\) are travelling towards each other, each with speed \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), when they collide directly.
  4. Find the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after the collision.
OCR MEI M2 2006 January Q1
17 marks Moderate -0.8
1 When a stationary firework P of mass 0.4 kg is set off, the explosion gives it an instantaneous impulse of 16 N s vertically upwards.
  1. Calculate the speed of projection of P . While travelling vertically upwards at \(32 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 } , P\) collides directly with another firework \(Q\), of mass 0.6 kg , that is moving directly downwards with speed \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), as shown in Fig. 1. The coefficient of restitution in the collision is 0.1 and Q has a speed of \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) vertically upwards immediately after the collision. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c1785fde-a6ce-4f8b-9948-4b4dd973ce84-2_520_422_753_817} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1}
    \end{figure}
  2. Show that \(u = 18\) and calculate the speed and direction of motion of P immediately after the collision. Another firework of mass 0.5 kg has a velocity of \(( - 3.6 \mathbf { i } + 5.2 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\), where \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are horizontal and vertical unit vectors, respectively. This firework explodes into two parts, C and D . Part C has mass 0.2 kg and velocity ( \(3 \mathbf { i } + 4 \mathbf { j }\) ) \(\mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) immediately after the explosion.
  3. Calculate the velocity of D immediately after the explosion in the form \(a \mathbf { i } + b \mathbf { j }\). Show that C and D move off at \(90 ^ { \circ }\) to one another.
    [0pt] [8]
OCR MEI M2 2010 January Q1
17 marks Moderate -0.3
1
  1. An object P , with mass 6 kg and speed \(1 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), is sliding on a smooth horizontal table. Object P explodes into two small parts, Q and \(\mathrm { R } . \mathrm { Q }\) has mass 4 kg and R has mass 2 kg and speed \(4 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) in the direction of motion of P before the explosion. This information is shown in Fig. 1.1. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f2aaae62-a5f3-47da-afa5-1dd4b37ea2d6-2_346_1267_429_479} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.1}
    \end{figure}
    1. Calculate the velocity of Q . Just as object R reaches the edge of the table, it collides directly with a small object S of mass 3 kg that is travelling horizontally towards R with a speed of \(1 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). This information is shown in Fig. 1.2. The coefficient of restitution in this collision is 0.1 . \begin{figure}[h]
      \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{f2aaae62-a5f3-47da-afa5-1dd4b37ea2d6-2_506_647_1215_790} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.2}
      \end{figure}
    2. Calculate the velocities of R and S immediately after the collision. The table is 0.4 m above a horizontal floor. After the collision, R and S have no contact with the table.
    3. Calculate the distance apart of R and S when they reach the floor.
  2. A particle of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) bounces off a smooth horizontal plane. The components of velocity of the particle just before the impact are \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) parallel to the plane and \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) perpendicular to the plane. The coefficient of restitution is \(e\). Show that the mechanical energy lost in the impact is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } m v ^ { 2 } \left( 1 - e ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { J }\).
OCR MEI M2 2012 January Q4
19 marks Moderate -0.8
4
  1. A large nail of mass 0.02 kg has been driven a short distance horizontally into a fixed block of wood, as shown in Fig. 4.1, and is to be driven horizontally further into the block. The wood produces a constant resistance of 2.43 N to the motion of the nail. The situation is modelled by assuming that linear momentum is conserved when the nail is struck, that all the impacts with the nail are direct and that the head of the nail never reaches the wood. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a6297924-579e-4340-8fe6-2b43bd1a8698-5_279_711_482_676} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 4.1}
    \end{figure} The nail is first struck by an object of mass 0.1 kg that is moving parallel to the nail with linear momentum of magnitude 0.108 Ns . The object becomes firmly attached to the nail.
    1. Calculate the speed of the nail and object immediately after the impact.
    2. Calculate the time for which the nail and object move, and the distance they travel in that time. On a second attempt to drive in the nail, it is struck by the same object of mass 0.1 kg moving parallel to the nail with the same linear momentum of magnitude 0.108 Ns . This time the object does not become attached to the nail and after the contact is still moving parallel to the nail. The coefficient of restitution in the impact is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\).
    3. Calculate the speed of the nail immediately after this impact.
  2. A small ball slides on a smooth horizontal plane and bounces off a smooth straight vertical wall. The speed of the ball is \(u\) before the impact and, as shown in Fig. 4.2, the impact turns the path of the ball through \(90 ^ { \circ }\). The coefficient of restitution in the collision between the ball and the wall is \(e\). Before the collision, the path is inclined at \(\alpha\) to the wall. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a6297924-579e-4340-8fe6-2b43bd1a8698-5_294_590_1804_749} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 4.2}
    \end{figure}
    1. Write down, in terms of \(u , e\) and \(\alpha\), the components of the velocity of the ball parallel and perpendicular to the wall before and after the impact.
    2. Show that \(\tan \alpha = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { e } }\).
    3. Hence show that \(\alpha \geqslant 45 ^ { \circ }\).
OCR MEI M2 2013 January Q1
19 marks Standard +0.3
1
  1. Fig. 1.1 shows the velocities of a tanker of mass 120000 tonnes before and after it changed speed and direction. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{42b6ee17-f0ae-4687-8392-281ba724a607-2_237_917_360_577} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.1}
    \end{figure} Calculate the magnitude of the impulse that acted on the tanker.
  2. An object of negligible size is at rest on a horizontal surface. It explodes into two parts, P and Q , which then slide along the surface. Part P has mass 0.4 kg and speed \(6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Part Q has mass 0.5 kg .
    1. Calculate the speed of Q immediately after the explosion. State how the directions of motion of P and Q are related. The explosion takes place at a distance of 0.75 m from a raised vertical edge, as shown in Fig. 1.2. P travels along a line perpendicular to this edge. \begin{figure}[h]
      \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{42b6ee17-f0ae-4687-8392-281ba724a607-2_238_1205_1366_429} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.2}
      \end{figure} After the explosion, P has a perfectly elastic direct collision with the raised edge and then collides again directly with Q . The collision between P and Q occurs \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } \mathrm {~s}\) after the explosion. Both collisions are instantaneous. The contact between P and the surface is smooth but there is a constant frictional force between Q and the surface.
    2. Show that Q has speed \(2.7 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) just before P collides with it.
    3. Calculate the coefficient of friction between Q and the surface.
    4. Given that the coefficient of restitution between P and Q is \(\frac { 1 } { 8 }\), calculate the speed of Q immediately after its collision with P .
OCR MEI M2 2006 June Q1
19 marks Standard +0.3
1
  1. Two small spheres, \(P\) of mass 2 kg and \(Q\) of mass 6 kg , are moving in the same straight line along a smooth, horizontal plane with the velocities shown in Fig. 1.1. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{31c38a58-e9d5-4d01-90af-3b41213a9c7d-2_252_647_404_708} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.1}
    \end{figure} Consider the direct collision of P and Q in the following two cases.
    1. The spheres coalesce on collision.
      (A) Calculate the common velocity of the spheres after the collision.
      (B) Calculate the energy lost in the collision.
    2. The spheres rebound with a coefficient of restitution of \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\) in the collision.
      (A) Calculate the velocities of P and Q after the collision.
      (B) Calculate the impulse on P in the collision.
  2. A small ball bounces off a smooth, horizontal plane. The ball hits the plane with a speed of \(26 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle of \(\arcsin \frac { 12 } { 13 }\) to it. The ball rebounds at an angle of \(\arcsin \frac { 3 } { 5 }\) to the plane, as shown in Fig. 1.2. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{31c38a58-e9d5-4d01-90af-3b41213a9c7d-2_238_545_1695_767} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.2}
    \end{figure} Calculate the speed with which the ball rebounds from the plane.
    Calculate also the coefficient of restitution in the impact.
OCR MEI M2 2008 June Q1
17 marks Moderate -0.8
1
  1. Disc A of mass 6 kg and disc B of mass 0.5 kg are moving in the same straight line. The relative positions of the discs and the \(\mathbf { i }\) direction are shown in Fig. 1.1. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{130d0f63-83ac-484f-9c0b-a633e0d87743-2_282_1325_402_450} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.1}
    \end{figure} The discs collide directly. The impulse on A in the collision is \(- 12 \mathbf { i }\) Ns and after the collision A has velocity \(3 \mathbf { i } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and B has velocity \(11 \mathbf { i } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
    1. Show that the velocity of A just before the collision is \(5 \mathbf { i } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and find the velocity of B at this time.
    2. Calculate the coefficient of restitution in the collision.
    3. After the collision, a force of \(- 2 \mathbf { i } \mathrm {~N}\) acts on B for 7 seconds. Find the velocity of B after this time.
  2. A ball bounces off a smooth plane. The angles its path makes with the plane before and after the impact are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\), as shown in Fig. 1.2. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{130d0f63-83ac-484f-9c0b-a633e0d87743-2_317_1082_1468_575} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1.2}
    \end{figure} The velocity of the ball before the impact is \(u \mathbf { i } - v \mathbf { j }\) and the coefficient of restitution in the impact is \(e\). Write down an expression in terms of \(u , v , e , \mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) for the velocity of the ball immediately after the impact. Hence show that \(\tan \beta = e \tan \alpha\). \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{130d0f63-83ac-484f-9c0b-a633e0d87743-3_581_486_274_383} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2.1}
    \end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{130d0f63-83ac-484f-9c0b-a633e0d87743-3_593_392_264_1370} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2.2}
    \end{figure} A uniform wire is bent to form a bracket OABCD . The sections \(\mathrm { OA } , \mathrm { AB }\) and BC lie on three sides of a square and CD is parallel to AB . This is shown in Fig. 2.1 where the dimensions, in centimetres, are also given.
    1. Show that, referred to the axes shown in Fig. 2.1, the \(x\)-coordinate of the centre of mass of the bracket is 3.6 . Find also the \(y\)-coordinate of its centre of mass.
    2. The bracket is now freely suspended from D and hangs in equilibrium. Draw a diagram showing the position of the centre of mass and calculate the angle of CD to the vertical.
    3. The bracket is now hung by means of vertical, light strings BP and DQ attached to B and to D , as shown in Fig. 2.2. The bracket has weight 5 N and is in equilibrium with OA horizontal. Calculate the tensions in the strings BP and DQ . The original bracket shown in Fig. 2.1 is now changed by adding the section OE, where AOE is a straight line. This section is made of the same type of wire and has length \(L \mathrm {~cm}\), as shown in Fig. 2.3. \(\begin{array} { l l l l } \begin{array} { l } \text { not to } \\ \text { scale } \end{array} & 2 & 6 & \\ \mathrm {~L} \longrightarrow & \mathrm {~L} & & \\ \mathrm {~L} & \mathrm { O } & 6 & \mathrm {~A} \end{array}\) Fig. 2.3 The value of \(L\) is chosen so that the centre of mass is now on the \(y\)-axis.
    4. Calculate \(L\).
OCR MEI M2 2009 June Q1
18 marks Moderate -0.3
1
  1. Two small objects, P of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) and Q of mass \(k m \mathrm {~kg}\), slide on a smooth horizontal plane. Initially, P and Q are moving in the same straight line towards one another, each with speed \(u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). After a direct collision with P , the direction of motion of Q is reversed and it now has a speed of \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } u \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The velocity of P is now \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), where the positive direction is the original direction of motion of P .
    1. Draw a diagram showing the velocities of P and Q before and after the impact.
    2. By considering the linear momentum of the objects before and after the collision, show that \(v = \left( 1 - \frac { 4 } { 3 } k \right) u\).
    3. Hence find the condition on \(k\) for the direction of motion of P to be reversed. The coefficient of restitution in the collision is 0.5 .
    4. Show that \(v = - \frac { 2 } { 3 } u\) and calculate the value of \(k\).
  2. Particle \(A\) has a mass of 5 kg and velocity \(\binom { 3 } { 2 } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). Particle \(B\) has mass 3 kg and is initially at rest. A force \(\binom { 1 } { - 2 } \mathrm {~N}\) acts for 9 seconds on B and subsequently (in the absence of the force), \(A\) and \(B\) collide and stick together to form an object \(C\) that moves off with a velocity \(\mathrm { V } \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\).
    1. Show that \(\mathbf { V } = \binom { 3 } { - 1 }\). The object C now collides with a smooth barrier which lies in the direction \(\binom { 0 } { 1 }\). The coefficient of restitution in the collision is 0.5 .
    2. Calculate the velocity of C after the impact.