9709/42

Mathematics 9709/42October/November 2024

Cambridge A-Level · Mechanics · worked solutions for every part, with the mark scheme

7
questions
50
marks
75
minutes

Topics Kinematics of Motion in a Straight Line · Energy, Work and Power · Newton's Laws of Motion · Forces and Equilibrium · Momentum

Q1MediumKinematics of Motion in a Straight Line

The velocity of a particle moving in a straight line at time tt seconds after leaving a fixed point OO is v m s1v \text{ m s}^{-1}. The diagram shows a velocity-time graph which models the motion of the particle from t=0t = 0 to t=Tt = T. The graph consists of four straight line segments. The particle accelerates from rest to a speed of V m s1V \text{ m s}^{-1} over a period of 4 s4 \text{ s}, and then decelerates at 53 m s2\frac{5}{3} \text{ m s}^{-2} to instantaneous rest over a period of 6 s6 \text{ s}. The particle then travels back towards OO, reaching a maximum speed of 3 m s13 \text{ m s}^{-1} before coming to rest at time t=Tt = T.

(a)

Find the value of VV.

2M
(b)

Given that the total distance travelled by the particle from t=0t = 0 to t=Tt = T is 68 m68 \text{ m}, find the value of TT.

3M
Q24MMediumEnergy, Work and Power

A block of mass 20 kg20 \text{ kg} is held at rest at the top of a plane inclined at 3030^\circ to the horizontal. The block is projected with speed 5 m s15 \text{ m s}^{-1} down a line of greatest slope of the plane. There is a resistance force acting on the block. As the block moves 2 m2 \text{ m} down the plane from its point of projection, the work done against this resistance force is 50 J50 \text{ J}.

Find the speed of the block when it has moved 2 m2 \text{ m} down the plane.

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Q3MediumEnergy, Work and PowerNewton's Laws of MotionForces and Equilibrium

A cyclist is riding along a straight horizontal road. The total mass of the cyclist and his bicycle is 90 kg90 \text{ kg}. The power exerted by the cyclist is 250 W250 \text{ W}. At an instant when the cyclist's speed is 5 m s15 \text{ m s}^{-1}, his acceleration is 0.1 m s20.1 \text{ m s}^{-2}.

(a)

Find the value of the constant resistance to motion acting on the cyclist.

3M
(b)

The cyclist comes to the bottom of a hill inclined at 22^\circ to the horizontal.

Given that the power and resistance to motion are unchanged, find the steady speed which the cyclist could maintain when riding up the hill.

2M
Q4MediumForces and Equilibrium

The diagram shows two particles, AA and BB, of masses 0.2 kg0.2 \text{ kg} and 0.1 kg0.1 \text{ kg} respectively. The particles are suspended below a horizontal ceiling by two strings, APAP and BQBQ, attached to fixed points PP and QQ on the ceiling. The particles are connected by a horizontal string, ABAB. Angle APQ=45APQ = 45^\circ and BQP=θBQP = \theta^\circ. Each string is light and inextensible. The particles are in equilibrium.

(a)

Find the value of the tension in the string ABAB.

2M
(b)

Find the value of θ\theta and the tension in the string BQBQ.

4M
Q5Medium-HardKinematics of Motion in a Straight LineMomentum

Two particles, PP and QQ, of masses 2m kg2m \text{ kg} and m kgm \text{ kg} respectively, are held at rest in the same vertical line. The heights of PP and QQ above horizontal ground are 1 m1 \text{ m} and 2 m2 \text{ m} respectively. PP is projected vertically upwards with speed 2 m s12 \text{ m s}^{-1}. At the same instant, QQ is released from rest.

(a)

Find the speed of each particle immediately before they collide.

4M
(b)

It is given that immediately after the collision the downward speed of QQ is 3.5 m s13.5 \text{ m s}^{-1}.

Find the speed of PP at the instant that it reaches the ground.

5M
Q6Medium-HardKinematics of Motion in a Straight Line

A particle, PP, travels in a straight line, starting from a point OO with velocity 6 m s16 \text{ m s}^{-1}. The acceleration of PP at time t st \text{ s} after leaving OO is a m s2a \text{ m s}^{-2}, where

a=1.5t12for 0t1,a=1.5t123t12for t>1.\begin{aligned} a &= -1.5t^{\frac{1}{2}} && \text{for } 0 \le t \le 1, \\ a &= 1.5t^{\frac{1}{2}} - 3t^{-\frac{1}{2}} && \text{for } t > 1. \end{aligned}
(a)

Find the velocity of PP at t=1t = 1.

3M
(b)

Given that there is no change in the velocity of PP when t=1t = 1, find an expression for the velocity of PP for t>1t > 1.

3M
(c)

Given that the velocity of PP is positive for t4t \le 4, find the total distance travelled between t=0t = 0 and t=4t = 4.

4M
Q7MediumNewton's Laws of MotionKinematics of Motion in a Straight Line

Two particles, AA and BB, of masses 0.2 kg0.2 \text{ kg} and 0.3 kg0.3 \text{ kg} respectively, are attached to the ends of a light inextensible string. The string passes over a small fixed smooth pulley which is attached to the bottom of a rough plane inclined at an angle θ\theta to the horizontal where sinθ=0.6\sin \theta = 0.6. Particle AA lies on the plane, and particle BB hangs vertically below the pulley, 0.25 m0.25 \text{ m} above horizontal ground. The string between AA and the pulley is parallel to a line of greatest slope of the plane (see diagram). The coefficient of friction between AA and the plane is 1.1251.125. Particle AA is released from rest.

(a)

Find the tension in the string and the magnitude of the acceleration of the particles.

7M
(b)

When BB reaches the ground, it comes to rest.

Find the total distance that AA travels down the plane from when it is released until it comes to rest. You may assume that AA does not reach the pulley.

4M