OCR A Level Further Maths B (MEI) Mechanics Minor (minor option - choose one with a major, or three alone) June 2022 question paper Y431

Newton’s gravitational constant, G, is approximately 6.67 × 10^-11 N m² kg^-2.

The diagram below shows the cross-section through the centre of mass of a uniform block of weight W N, resting on a slope inclined at an angle α to the horizontal. The cross-section is a rectangle ABCD. The slope exerts a frictional force of magnitude F N and a normal contact force of magnitude R N.

Explain why a triangle of forces may be used to model the scenario.

In the space provided in the Printed Answer Booklet, draw such a triangle, fully annotated,

including the angle α in the correct position.

The coefficient of friction between the block and the slope is μ.

Given that the block is in limiting equilibrium, use your diagram in part (b) to show that

μ = tan α.

It is given that AB = 8.9 cm and AD = 11.6 cm. The coefficient of friction between the slope and the block is 1.35. The slope is slowly tilted so that α increases.

Determine whether the block topples first without sliding or slides first without toppling.

A rough circular hoop, with centre O and radius 1 m, is fixed in a vertical plane. A, B and C are points on the hoop such that A and C are at the same horizontal level as O, and OB makes an angle of 25° above the horizontal, as shown in the diagram.

A bead P of mass 0.3 kg is threaded onto the hoop. P is projected vertically downwards from A on two separate occasions.

• The first time, when P is projected with a speed of 4 m s^-1, it first comes to rest at B.

• The second time, when P is projected with a speed of v m s^-1, it first comes to rest at C.

The situation is modelled by assuming that during the motion of P the magnitude of the frictional force exerted by the hoop on P is constant.

Determine the value of v.

Comment on the validity of the modelling assumption used in this question.

A uniform beam AB of mass 6 kg and length 5 m rests with its end A on smooth horizontal ground and its end B against a smooth vertical wall. The vertical distance between the ground and B is 4 m, and the angle between the beam and the downward vertical is θ. To prevent the beam from sliding, one end of a light taut rope of length 2 m is attached to the beam at C and the other end of the rope is attached to a point on the wall 2 m above the ground, as shown in the diagram.

By considering the value of cos θ, determine the distance BC.

An object of mass 75 kg is placed on the beam at a point which is x m from A.

It is given that the tension in the rope is T N and the magnitude of the normal contact force between the ground and the beam is R N.

By taking moments about B for the beam, show that 25 R + 3675 x - 16 T = 19110.

Given that the rope can withstand a maximum tension of 720 N, determine the largest

possible value of x.

Point A lies 20 m vertically below a point B. A particle P of mass 4 m kg is projected upwards from A, at a speed of 17.5 m s^-1. At the same time, a particle Q of mass m kg is released from rest at point B. The particles collide directly, and it is given that the coefficient of restitution in the collision between P and Q is 0.6.

Show that, immediately after the collision, P continues to travel upwards at 0.7 m s^-1 and

determine, at this time, the corresponding velocity of Q.

In another situation, a particle of mass 3 m kg is released from rest and falls vertically. After it has fallen 10 m, it explodes into two fragments. Immediately after the explosion, the lower fragment, of mass 2m kg, moves vertically downwards with speed v₁ m s^-1, and the upper fragment, of mass m kg, moves vertically upwards with speed v₂ m s^-1.

Given that, in the explosion, the kinetic energy of the system increases by 72%, show that

2v₁² + v₂² = 1011.36.

By finding another equation connecting v₁ and v₂, determine the speeds of the fragments

immediately after the explosion.

Fig. 6.1 shows a light rod ABC, of length 60 cm, where B is the midpoint of AC. Particles of masses 3.5 kg, 1.4 kg and 2.1 kg are attached to A, B and C respectively.

3.5 kg
1.4 kg
2.1 kg

Fig. 6.1

The centre of mass is located at a point G along the rod.

Determine the distance AG.

Two light inextensible strings, each of length 40 cm, are attached to the rod, one at A, the other at C. The other ends of these strings are attached to a fixed point D. The rod is allowed to hang in equilibrium.

Determine the angle AD makes with the vertical.

The two strings are now replaced by a single light inextensible string of length 80 cm. One end of the string is attached to A and the other end of the string is attached to C. The string passes over a smooth peg fixed at D. The rod hangs in equilibrium, but is not vertical, as shown in Fig. 6.2.

Explain why angle ADG and angle CDG must be equal.

Determine the tension in the string.