Collision then wall impact

A question is this type if and only if it involves two particles colliding, then one or both subsequently hitting a wall, requiring analysis of both collision events.

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CAIE FP2 2009 June Q5
12 marks Challenging +1.2
5 Two spheres \(A\) and \(B\), of equal radius, have masses \(m _ { 1 }\) and \(m _ { 2 }\) respectively. They lie at rest on a smooth horizontal plane. Sphere \(A\) is projected directly towards sphere \(B\) with speed \(u\) and, as a result of the collision, \(A\) is brought to rest. Show that
  1. the speed of \(B\) immediately after the collision cannot exceed \(u\),
  2. \(m _ { 1 } \leqslant m _ { 2 }\).
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{15ed1dfc-8188-4e20-9c0b-ce31af35f0b6-3_273_611_1745_767} After the collision, \(B\) hits a smooth vertical wall which is at an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\) to the direction of motion of \(B\) (see diagram). In the impact with the wall \(B\) loses \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\) of its kinetic energy. Find the coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall and show that the direction of motion of \(B\) turns through \(90 ^ { \circ }\).
CAIE FP2 2010 June Q3
9 marks Challenging +1.2
3
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f8dd2aee-4ed5-4588-aa03-5dd56d9e7529-2_159_707_1443_721} Two perfectly elastic small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have masses \(3 m\) and \(m\) respectively. They lie at rest on a smooth horizontal plane with \(B\) at a distance \(a\) from a smooth vertical barrier. The line of centres of the spheres is perpendicular to the barrier, and \(B\) is between \(A\) and the barrier (see diagram). Sphere \(A\) is projected towards sphere \(B\) with speed \(u\) and, after the collision between the spheres, \(B\) hits the barrier. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\). Find the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after they first collide, and the distance from the barrier of the point where they collide for the second time.
CAIE FP2 2010 June Q3
9 marks Challenging +1.2
3
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d24c9c0b-b8f6-4407-8b93-81d90285b60d-2_159_707_1443_721} Two perfectly elastic small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have masses \(3 m\) and \(m\) respectively. They lie at rest on a smooth horizontal plane with \(B\) at a distance \(a\) from a smooth vertical barrier. The line of centres of the spheres is perpendicular to the barrier, and \(B\) is between \(A\) and the barrier (see diagram). Sphere \(A\) is projected towards sphere \(B\) with speed \(u\) and, after the collision between the spheres, \(B\) hits the barrier. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\). Find the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after they first collide, and the distance from the barrier of the point where they collide for the second time.
CAIE FP2 2011 June Q4
10 marks Standard +0.8
4 Two uniform spheres \(A\) and \(B\), of equal radius, are at rest on a smooth horizontal table. Sphere \(A\) has mass \(3 m\) and sphere \(B\) has mass \(m\). Sphere \(A\) is projected directly towards \(B\), with speed \(u\). The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is 0.6 . Find the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) after they collide. Sphere \(B\) now strikes a wall that is perpendicular to its path, rebounds and collides with \(A\) again. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(e\). Given that the second collision between \(A\) and \(B\) brings \(A\) to rest, find \(e\).
CAIE FP2 2017 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.8
3 Two uniform small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have equal radii and masses \(3 m\) and \(m\) respectively. Sphere \(A\) is moving with speed \(u\) on a smooth horizontal surface when it collides directly with sphere \(B\) which is at rest. The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\).
  1. Find, in terms of \(u\) and \(e\), expressions for the velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) after the collision.
    Sphere \(B\) continues to move until it strikes a fixed smooth vertical barrier which is perpendicular to the direction of motion of \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\). When the spheres subsequently collide, \(A\) is brought to rest.
  2. Find the value of \(e\).
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{1dba0ab0-f3a4-4e7e-a67a-00fd37223cc7-08_608_652_258_744} Three identical uniform discs, \(A , B\) and \(C\), each have mass \(m\) and radius \(a\). They are joined together by uniform rods, each of which has mass \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } m\) and length \(2 a\). The discs lie in the same plane and their centres form the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side \(4 a\). Each rod has one end rigidly attached to the circumference of a disc and the other end rigidly attached to the circumference of an adjacent disc, so that the rod lies along the line joining the centres of the two discs (see diagram).
CAIE FP2 2017 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.8
3 Two uniform small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have equal radii and masses \(3 m\) and \(m\) respectively. Sphere \(A\) is moving with speed \(u\) on a smooth horizontal surface when it collides directly with sphere \(B\) which is at rest. The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\).
  1. Find, in terms of \(u\) and \(e\), expressions for the velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) after the collision.
    Sphere \(B\) continues to move until it strikes a fixed smooth vertical barrier which is perpendicular to the direction of motion of \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(\frac { 3 } { 4 }\). When the spheres subsequently collide, \(A\) is brought to rest.
  2. Find the value of \(e\).
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c437c752-5518-4185-b02f-74206dc4b13c-08_608_652_258_744} Three identical uniform discs, \(A , B\) and \(C\), each have mass \(m\) and radius \(a\). They are joined together by uniform rods, each of which has mass \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } m\) and length \(2 a\). The discs lie in the same plane and their centres form the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side \(4 a\). Each rod has one end rigidly attached to the circumference of a disc and the other end rigidly attached to the circumference of an adjacent disc, so that the rod lies along the line joining the centres of the two discs (see diagram).
CAIE FP2 2018 June Q2
9 marks Standard +0.8
2 Two uniform small spheres \(A\) and \(B\) have equal radii and masses \(4 m\) and \(m\) respectively. Sphere \(A\) is moving with speed \(u\) on a smooth horizontal surface when it collides directly with sphere \(B\) which is at rest. The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(e\).
  1. Show that after the collision \(A\) moves with speed \(\frac { 1 } { 5 } u ( 4 - e )\) and find the speed of \(B\).
    Sphere \(B\) continues to move until it collides with a fixed smooth vertical barrier which is perpendicular to the direction of motion of \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the barrier is \(\frac { 3 } { 4 } e\). After this collision, the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) are equal.
  2. Find the value of \(e\).
    The spheres \(A\) and \(B\) now collide directly again.
  3. Determine whether sphere \(B\) collides with the barrier for a second time.
CAIE FP2 2009 November Q3
8 marks Challenging +1.2
3 Two small smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\) of equal radius have masses \(m\) and \(3 m\) respectively. They lie at rest on a smooth horizontal plane with their line of centres perpendicular to a smooth fixed vertical barrier with \(B\) between \(A\) and the barrier. The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\), and between \(B\) and the barrier, is \(e\), where \(e > \frac { 1 } { 3 }\). Sphere \(A\) is projected directly towards \(B\) with speed \(u\). Show that after colliding with \(B\) the direction of motion of \(A\) is reversed. After the impact, \(B\) hits the barrier and rebounds. Show that \(B\) will subsequently collide with \(A\) again unless \(e = 1\).
CAIE FP2 2012 November Q4
11 marks Standard +0.8
4 A particle \(P\) of mass \(2 m\), moving on a smooth horizontal plane with speed \(u\), strikes a fixed smooth vertical barrier. Immediately before the collision the angle between the direction of motion of \(P\) and the barrier is \(60 ^ { \circ }\). The coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and the barrier is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\). Show that \(P\) loses two-thirds of its kinetic energy in the collision. Subsequently \(P\) collides directly with a particle \(Q\) of mass \(m\) which is moving on the plane with speed \(u\) towards \(P\). The magnitude of the impulse acting on each particle in the collision is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 } m u ( 1 + \sqrt { 3 } )\).
  1. Show that the speed of \(P\) after this collision is \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } u\).
  2. Find the exact value of the coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and \(Q\).
OCR Further Mechanics AS 2019 June Q6
11 marks Challenging +1.2
6 Particles \(A\) of mass \(2 m\) and \(B\) of mass \(m\) are on a smooth horizontal floor. \(A\) is moving with speed \(u\) directly towards a vertical wall, and \(B\) is at rest between \(A\) and the wall (see diagram).
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{74bada9e-60cf-4ed4-abd0-4be155b7cf81-5_224_828_354_244} A collides directly with \(B\). The coefficient of restitution in this collision is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\).
\(B\) then collides with the wall, rebounds, and collides with \(A\) for a second time.
  1. Show that the speed of \(B\) after its second collision with \(A\) is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 } u\). The first collision between \(A\) and \(B\) occurs at a distance \(d\) from the wall. The second collision between \(A\) and \(B\) occurs at a distance \(\frac { 1 } { 5 } d\) from the wall.
  2. Find the coefficient of restitution for the collision between \(B\) and the wall.
OCR Further Mechanics AS 2022 June Q7
12 marks Challenging +1.2
7 Two particles, \(P\) and \(Q\), are on a smooth horizontal floor. \(P\), of mass 1 kg , is moving with speed \(1.79 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) directly towards a vertical wall. \(Q\), of mass 2.74 kg , is between \(P\) and the wall, moving directly towards \(P\) with speed \(0.08 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) (see diagram).
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{98053e88-1aec-4b0d-ae5f-ece4ad340266-4_232_830_1370_246}
\(P\) and \(Q\) collide directly and the coefficient of restitution for this collision is denoted by \(e\).
  1. Show that after this collision the speed of \(Q\) is given by \(0.42 + 0.5 e \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\). After this collision, \(Q\) then goes on to collide directly with the wall. The coefficient of restitution for the collision between \(Q\) and the wall is also \(e\). There is then no subsequent collision between \(P\) and \(Q\).
  2. Determine the range of possible values of \(e\).
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 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.
AQA M3 2014 June Q7
15 marks Standard +0.3
7 Two small smooth spheres, \(A\) and \(B\), are the same size and have masses \(2 m\) and \(m\) respectively. Initially, the spheres are at rest on a smooth horizontal surface. The sphere \(A\) receives an impulse of magnitude \(J\) and moves with speed \(2 u\) directly towards \(B\).
  1. \(\quad\) Find \(J\) in terms of \(m\) and \(u\).
  2. The sphere \(A\) collides directly with \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\). Find, in terms of \(u\), the speeds of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after the collision.
  3. At the instant of collision, the centre of \(B\) is at a distance \(s\) from a fixed smooth vertical wall which is at right angles to the direction of motion of \(A\) and \(B\), as shown in the diagram.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{79a08adc-ba78-4afb-96ef-ed595ad373d8-20_280_1114_1048_497} Subsequently, \(B\) collides with the wall. The radius of each sphere is \(r\).
    Show that the distance of the centre of \(A\) from the wall at the instant that \(B\) hits the wall is \(\frac { 3 s + 12 r } { 5 }\).
  4. The diagram below shows the positions of \(A\) and \(B\) when \(B\) hits the wall.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{79a08adc-ba78-4afb-96ef-ed595ad373d8-20_330_1109_1822_493} The sphere \(B\) collides with \(A\) again after rebounding from the wall. The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(\frac { 2 } { 5 }\). Find the distance of the centre of \(\boldsymbol { B }\) from the wall at the instant when \(A\) and \(B\) collide again.
    [0pt] [4 marks]
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{79a08adc-ba78-4afb-96ef-ed595ad373d8-24_2488_1728_219_141}
AQA M3 2016 June Q4
3 marks Standard +0.3
4 A smooth uniform sphere \(A\), of mass \(m\), is moving with velocity \(8 u\) in a straight line on a smooth horizontal table. A smooth uniform sphere \(B\), of mass \(4 m\), has the same radius as \(A\) and is moving on the table with velocity \(u\).
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d8c723df-d10a-4fdf-b5ca-ea12633f999a-10_200_1148_456_447} The sphere \(A\) collides directly with the sphere \(B\).
The coefficient of restitution between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(e\).
    1. Find, in terms of \(u\) and \(e\), the velocities of \(A\) and \(B\) immediately after the collision.
    2. The direction of motion of \(A\) is reversed by the collision. Show that \(e > a\), where \(a\) is a constant to be determined.
  1. Subsequently, \(B\) collides with a fixed smooth vertical wall which is at right angles to the direction of motion of \(A\) and \(B\). The coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is \(\frac { 2 } { 3 }\). The sphere \(B\) collides with \(A\) again after rebounding from the wall.
    Show that \(e < b\), where \(b\) is a constant to be determined.
  2. Given that \(e = \frac { 4 } { 7 }\), find, in terms of \(m\) and \(u\), the magnitude of the impulse exerted on \(B\) by the wall.
    [0pt] [3 marks]
OCR M3 2012 January Q1
8 marks Standard +0.3
1 A particle \(P\) of mass 0.05 kg is moving on a smooth horizontal surface with speed \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\), when it is struck by a horizontal blow in a direction perpendicular to its direction of motion. The magnitude of the impulse of the blow is \(I\) Ns. The speed of \(P\) after the blow is \(2.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find the value of \(I\). Immediately before the blow \(P\) is moving parallel to a smooth vertical wall. After the blow \(P\) hits the wall and rebounds from the wall with speed \(\sqrt { 5 } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  2. Find the coefficient of restitution between \(P\) and the wall.
Edexcel M4 2010 June Q2
14 marks Standard +0.3
2. Two smooth uniform spheres \(S\) and \(T\) have equal radii. The mass of \(S\) is 0.3 kg and the mass of \(T\) is 0.6 kg . The spheres are moving on a smooth horizontal plane and collide obliquely. Immediately before the collision the velocity of \(S\) is \(\mathbf { u } _ { 1 } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) and the velocity of \(T\) is \(\mathbf { u } _ { 2 } \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The coefficient of restitution between the spheres is 0.5 . Immediately after the collision the velocity of \(S\) is \(( - \mathbf { i } + 2 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\) and the velocity of \(T\) is \(( \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 1 }\). Given that when the spheres collide the line joining their centres is parallel to \(\mathbf { i }\),
  1. find
    1. \(\mathbf { u } _ { 1 }\),
    2. \(\mathbf { u } _ { 2 }\). After the collision, \(T\) goes on to collide with a smooth vertical wall which is parallel to \(\mathbf { j }\). Given that the coefficient of restitution between \(T\) and the wall is also 0.5 , find
  2. the angle through which the direction of motion of \(T\) is deflected as a result of the collision with the wall,
  3. the loss in kinetic energy of \(T\) caused by the collision with the wall.
OCR MEI Further Mechanics B AS 2019 June Q4
13 marks Challenging +1.2
4 Two uniform discs, A of mass 0.2 kg and B of mass 0.5 kg , collide with smooth contact while moving on a smooth horizontal surface.
Immediately before the collision, A is moving with speed \(0.5 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at an angle \(\alpha\) with the line of centres, where \(\sin \alpha = 0.6\), and B is moving with speed \(0.3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\) at right angles to the line of centres. A straight smooth vertical wall is situated to the right of B , perpendicular to the line of centres, as shown in Fig. 4. The coefficient of restitution between A and B is 0.75 . \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{4acb019b-e630-4766-9d7f-39bc0e174ba1-3_725_1131_1361_242} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 4}
\end{figure}
  1. Find the speeds of A and B immediately after the collision.
  2. Explain why there could be a second collision between A and B if B rebounds from the wall with sufficient speed.
  3. Find the range of values of the coefficient of restitution between B and the wall for which there will be a second collision between A and B .
  4. How does your answer to part (b) change if the contact between B and the wall is not smooth?
OCR MEI Further Mechanics Major 2019 June Q11
14 marks Standard +0.3
11 Two uniform smooth spheres A and B have equal radii and are moving on a smooth horizontal surface. The mass of \(A\) is 0.2 kg and the mass of \(B\) is 0.6 kg . The spheres collide obliquely. When the spheres collide the line joining their centres is parallel to \(\mathbf { i }\). Immediately before the collision the velocity of A is \(\mathbf { u } _ { \mathrm { A } } \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and the velocity of B is \(\mathbf { u } _ { \mathrm { B } } \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\). The coefficient of restitution between A and B is 0.5. Immediately after the collision the velocity of A is \(( - 4 \mathbf { i } + 2 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and the velocity of B is \(( 2 \mathbf { i } + 3 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find \(\mathbf { u } _ { \mathrm { A } }\) and \(\mathbf { u } _ { \mathrm { B } }\). After the collision B collides with a smooth vertical wall which is parallel to \(\mathbf { j }\).
    The loss in kinetic energy of B caused by the collision with the wall is 1.152 J .
  2. Find the coefficient of restitution between B and the wall.
  3. Find the angle through which the direction of motion of B is deflected as a result of the collision with the wall. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a69c3e7a-dfc4-438b-84ba-e88c15d421ea-08_730_476_264_251} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 12}
    \end{figure} The ends of a light inextensible string are fixed to two points A and B in the same vertical line, with A above B. The string passes through a small smooth ring of mass \(m\). The ring is fastened to the string at a point P . When the string is taut the angle APB is a right angle, the angle BAP is \(\theta\) and the perpendicular distance of P from AB is \(r\). The ring moves in a horizontal circle with constant angular velocity \(\omega\) and the string taut as shown in Fig. 12.
  4. By resolving horizontally and vertically, show that the tension in the part of the string BP is \(m \left( r \omega ^ { 2 } \cos \theta - g \sin \theta \right)\).
  5. Find a similar expression, in terms of \(r , \omega , m , g\) and \(\theta\), for the tension in the part of the string AP. It is given that \(\mathrm { AB } = 5 a\) and \(\mathrm { AP } = 4 a\).
  6. Show that \(16 a \omega ^ { 2 } > 5 g\). The ring is now free to move on the string but remains in the same position on the string as before. The string remains taut and the ring continues to move in a horizontal circle.
  7. Find the period of the motion of the ring, giving your answer in terms of \(a , g\) and \(\pi\). \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a69c3e7a-dfc4-438b-84ba-e88c15d421ea-09_838_1132_280_248} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 13}
    \end{figure} A step-ladder has two sides AB and AC , each of length \(4 a\). Side AB has weight \(W\) and its centre of mass is at the half-way point; side AC is light. The step-ladder is smoothly hinged at A and the two parts of the step-ladder, AB and AC , are connected by a light taut rope DE , where D is on \(\mathrm { AB } , \mathrm { E }\) is on AC and \(\mathrm { AD } = \mathrm { AE } = a\). A man of weight \(4 W\) stands at a point F on AB , where \(\mathrm { BF } = x\).
    The system is in equilibrium with B and C on a smooth horizontal floor and the sides AB and AC are each at an angle \(\theta\) to the vertical, as shown in Fig. 13.
  8. By taking moments about A for side AB of the step-ladder and then for side AC of the step-ladder show that the tension in the rope is $$W \left( 1 + \frac { 2 x } { a } \right) \tan \theta .$$ The rope is elastic with natural length \(\frac { 1 } { 4 } a\) and modulus of elasticity \(W\).
  9. Show that the condition for equilibrium is that $$x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } a ( 8 \cos \theta - \cot \theta - 1 ) .$$ \section*{In this question you must show detailed reasoning.}
  10. Hence determine, in terms of \(a\), the maximum value of \(x\) for which equilibrium is possible.
WJEC Further Unit 6 2019 June Q4
15 marks Standard +0.3
4. Ryan is playing a game of snooker. The horizontal table is modelled as the horizontal \(x - y\) plane with the point \(O\) as the origin and unit vectors parallel to the \(x\)-axis and the \(y\)-axis denoted by \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) respectively. All balls on the table have a common mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\). The table and the four sides, called cushions, are modelled as smooth surfaces. The dimensions of the table, in metres, are as shown in the diagram.
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3578a810-46da-4d9e-a98f-248be72a517a-5_663_1138_667_482} Initially, all balls are stationary. Ryan strikes ball \(A\) so that it collides with ball \(B\). Before the collision, \(A\) has velocity \(( - \mathbf { i } + 8 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and, after the collision, it has velocity \(( 2 \mathbf { i } + \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Show that the velocity of ball \(B\) after the collision is \(( - 3 \mathbf { i } + 7 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\). After the collision with ball \(A\), ball \(B\) hits the cushion at point \(C\) before rebounding and moving towards the pocket at \(P\). The cushion is parallel to the vector \(\mathbf { i }\) and the coefficient of restitution between the cushion and ball \(B\) is \(\frac { 5 } { 7 }\).
  2. Calculate the velocity of ball \(B\) after impact with the cushion.
  3. Find, in terms of \(m\), the magnitude of the impulse exerted on ball \(B\) by the cushion at \(C\), stating your units clearly.
  4. Given that \(C\) has position vector \(( x \mathbf { i } + 1 \cdot 75 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { m }\),
    1. determine the time taken between the ball hitting the cushion at \(C\) and entering the pocket at \(P\),
    2. find the value of \(x\).
  5. Describe one way in which the model used could be refined. Explain how your refinement would affect your answer to (d)(i).
WJEC Further Unit 6 2022 June Q5
13 marks Standard +0.3
5. Two smooth spheres \(A\) and \(B\), of equal radii, are moving on a smooth horizontal plane when they collide. Immediately after the collision sphere \(A\) has velocity ( \(- 2 \mathbf { i } - 5 \mathbf { j }\) ) \(\mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) and sphere \(B\) has velocity \(( \mathbf { i } + 3 \mathbf { j } ) \mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\). When the spheres collide, their line of centres is parallel to the vector \(\mathbf { i }\) and the coefficient of restitution between the spheres is \(\frac { 2 } { 5 }\). Sphere \(A\) has mass 4 kg and sphere \(B\) has mass 2 kg .
  1. Find the velocity of \(A\) and the velocity of \(B\) immediately before the collision. After the collision, sphere \(A\) continues to move with velocity ( \(- 2 \mathbf { i } - 5 \mathbf { j }\) ) \(\mathrm { ms } ^ { - 1 }\) until it collides with a smooth vertical wall. The impulse exerted by the wall on \(A\) is \(32 \mathbf { j }\) Ns.
  2. State whether the wall is parallel to the vector \(\mathbf { i }\) or to the vector \(\mathbf { j }\). Give a reason for your answer.
  3. Find the speed of \(A\) after the collision with the wall.
  4. Calculate the loss of kinetic energy caused by the collision of sphere \(A\) with the wall.
OCR M3 2010 June Q3
8 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Given that the coefficient of restitution between the sphere and the wall is \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\), state the values of \(u\) and \(v\). Shortly after hitting the wall the sphere \(A\) comes into contact with another uniform smooth sphere \(B\), which has the same mass and radius as \(A\). The sphere \(B\) is stationary and at the instant of contact the line of centres of the spheres is parallel to the wall (see Fig. 2). The contact between the spheres is perfectly elastic. \begin{figure}[h]
    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{a8c1e5b3-4d8b-4795-9e9f-4c0db374112e-3_524_371_1503_888} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 2}
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  2. Find, for each sphere, its speed and its direction of motion immediately after the contact.
    \(4 ~ O\) is a fixed point on a horizontal plane. A particle \(P\) of mass 0.25 kg is released from rest at \(O\) and moves in a straight line on the plane. At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after release the only horizontal force acting on \(P\) has magnitude $$\frac { 1 } { 2400 } \left( 144 - t ^ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { N } \quad \text { for } 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 12$$ and $$\frac { 1 } { 2400 } \left( t ^ { 2 } - 144 \right) \mathrm { N } \text { for } t \geqslant 12 .$$ The force acts in the direction of \(P\) 's motion. \(P\) 's velocity at time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  3. Find an expression for \(v\) in terms of \(t\), valid for \(t \geqslant 12\), and hence show that \(v\) is three times greater when \(t = 24\) than it is when \(t = 12\).
  4. Sketch the \(( t , v )\) graph for \(0 \leqslant t \leqslant 24\).
OCR M3 2016 June Q3
10 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. Find the speed of \(A\) after the collision. Find also the component of the velocity of \(B\) along the line of centres after the collision.
    \(B\) subsequently hits the wall.
  2. Explain why \(A\) and \(B\) will have a second collision if the coefficient of restitution between \(B\) and the wall is sufficiently large. Find the set of values of the coefficient of restitution for which this second collision will occur. \begin{figure}[h]
    \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{4} \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c0f31235-80aa-4838-844f-b706de55e7cd-3_193_1451_705_306}
    \end{figure} \(A\) and \(C\) are two fixed points, 1.5 m apart, on a smooth horizontal plane. A light elastic string of natural length 0.4 m and modulus of elasticity 20 N has one end fixed to point \(A\) and the other end fixed to a particle \(B\). Another light elastic string of natural length 0.6 m and modulus of elasticity 15 N has one end fixed to point \(C\) and the other end fixed to the particle \(B\). The particle is released from rest when \(A B C\) forms a straight line and \(A B = 0.4 \mathrm {~m}\) (see diagram). Find the greatest kinetic energy of particle \(B\) in the subsequent motion.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c0f31235-80aa-4838-844f-b706de55e7cd-3_586_533_1409_758} One end of a light inextensible string of length \(a\) is attached to a fixed point \(O\). A particle \(P\) of mass \(m\) is attached to the other end of the string and hangs at rest. \(P\) is then projected horizontally from this position with speed \(2 \sqrt { a g }\). When the string makes an angle \(\theta\) with the upward vertical \(P\) has speed \(v\) (see diagram). The tension in the string is \(T\).
  3. Find an expression for \(T\) in terms of \(m , g\) and \(\theta\), and hence find the height of \(P\) above its initial level when the string becomes slack.
    \(P\) is now projected horizontally from the same initial position with speed \(U\).
  4. Find the set of values of \(U\) for which the string does not remain taut in the subsequent motion.
    \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{c0f31235-80aa-4838-844f-b706de55e7cd-4_566_1013_255_525} Two uniform rods \(A B\) and \(A C\) are freely jointed at \(A\). Rod \(A B\) is of length \(2 l\) and weight \(W\); \(\operatorname { rod } A C\) is of length \(4 l\) and weight \(2 W\). The rods rest in equilibrium in a vertical plane on two rough horizontal steps, so that \(A B\) makes an angle of \(\theta\) with the horizontal, where \(\sin \theta = \frac { 4 } { 5 }\), and \(A C\) makes an angle of \(\varphi\) with the horizontal, where \(\sin \varphi = \frac { 3 } { 5 }\) (see diagram). The force of the step acting on \(A B\) at \(B\) has vertical component \(R\) and horizontal component \(F\).
  5. By taking moments about \(A\) for the rod \(A B\), find an equation relating \(W , R\) and \(F\).
  6. Show that \(R = \frac { 73 } { 50 } W\), and find the vertical component of the force acting on \(A C\) at \(C\).
  7. The coefficient of friction at \(B\) is equal to that at \(C\). Given that one of the rods is on the point of slipping, explain which rod this must be, and find the coefficient of friction.