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1 a −4i + 4=
j 0.2 v − 0.2 × 30i
v 10i + 20 j m s −1
= Impulse = change of momentum
20
tanθ =
10
θ = 63.4
c K.E.lost
1 1
= × 0.2 × 302 − × 0.2 (102 + 202 )
2 2
= 40 J
2 a v = ( t 2 + 2 ) i − 6tj
Differentiate to find a.
a 2ti − 6 j
=
Use F = ma to find F.
=F 0.75 ( 2ti − 6 j)
t=4 Make t = 4
=F 0.75 ( 8i − 6 j)
= 6i − 4.5 j
The magnitude of F is the modulus of the
F = (6 2
+ 4.5 2
) =7.5 N vector.
b I pi − pj
= Impulse is parallel to i – j
I= (p 2
+p 2
)= p 2
=v ( 39i − 42 j ) m s −1
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a I 0.2 ( (15i + 15 j) − ( −10i ) )
3= Use
= 5i + 3 j Impulse = change of momentum
I= (5 2
+ 32 ) = 34 The magnitude of the impulse is the
= 5.83 N s modulus of the vector.
3
tanθ =
5
θ = 31 ( nearest degree )
c K.E.gained
1 1
= × 0.2 × (152 + 152 ) − × 0.2 ×102
2 2
= 35 J
4 a =v ∫ ( 2i + 6tj) dt
=2ti + 3t 2 j + c Don’t forget the (vector)
t 0 , v= 2i − 4 j
When = constant of integration.
∴ c = 2i − 4 j
v = ( 2t + 2 ) i + ( 3t 2 − 4 ) j
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5 m = 1250 kg, μ = 0.05, s = 750 m
R = mg cos 5
Friction is limiting, so F = μR
F = µ mg cos 5
F = 0.05 × 1250 × 9.8 cos 5 = 610.16...
The frictional force between the sled and the slope is 610 N (3 s.f.)
b The frictional force acts along the slope, so work done against friction, WF:
WF = Fs
WF = 610 × 750 = 457500
The work done against friction is 458 kJ (3 s.f.)
6 m = 4 kg, h = 40 m
When the rock hits the sea, its kinetic energy is 1568 J
b Work will be done against the opposing air resistance means that the final kinetic energy will
therefore be reduced, as not all the P.E lost will be converted to K.E.
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7 Work done = mgh
19 600= 1000 × 9.8 × 25sin θ (where θ is the angle of the slope)
19 600
sin θ =
1000 × 9.8 × 25
2
=
25
2
θ = sin −1 as required
25
2 × 200 ( 2 − 1.5 ) =
2 2
K.E. lost =
1
175
The cable car loses 175 J of kinetic energy.
h = 200 sin 30
P.E. = 200 × 9.8 × 200 sin 30 = 196 000
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9
h
= sin30 ⇒=
h 3sin30
=
1.5
3
1 2 1 2
K.E.
= mu − mv
2 2
1 1
= 2 ×102 − 2v 2 = 100 − v 2
2 2
100 − v 2 =
29.4 If no forces other than gravity are acting
on the particle, as mechanical energy is
v 2 =100 − 29.4 =70.6 conserved, the loss of kinetic energy
=v 70.6 8.402
= must equal the gain in potential energy.
The speed of P at B is 8.4 m s–1 (2 s.f.) As a numerical value of g has been used, you
should round your final answer to 2 significant
figures. Three significant figures are also
acceptable.
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9 b
F µ=
= R µ 2 g cos 30
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10 a
h
= sin 30 ⇒
= h 12sin 30
=
6 The change in the potential energy
12 of P depends on the vertical distance
it has moved. You find this using
The potential energy, in J, lost by P is given by trigonometry.
mgh = 0.6 × 9.8 × 6 = 35.28
1 2 1 2 1
mu − mv = m (u 2 − v2 )
2 2 2
1
= × 0.6 × (102 − 92 ) =5.7
2
As P moves from S to T both kinetic
The total loss of energy of P is and potential energy are lost.
(35.28 + 5.7) J = 40.98 J = 41 J (2 s.f.)
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10 b
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11 a
Res(↖) R = 4 g cos α
= 3.2g
Therefore:
2
F = ( 3.2 g )
7
32
= g
35
Work done = Fs
32
= g ( 2.5 )
35
80
= g
35
= 22.4 J
h
sin α = ⇒ h= 2.5sin α
2.5
3 3
tan α =⇒ sin α =
4 5
3
h = 2.5
5
= 1.5
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11 c
Res(↖) R = 4 g cos α
= 3.2g
2
Res(↙) 4 g sin α − R =
4a
7
12 32
g− g= 4a
5 35
52
4a = g
35
13
a= g m s −2
35
13
Using v=
2
u 2 +2as with u = 0, s = 2.5 and a = g gives:
35
13
v2
= ( 0 ) 2 +2 g ( 2.5 )
35
v = 4.266...
= 4.27 m s−1
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12 a
3 3
tan α =⇒ sin α =
4 5
When A has moved a distance of h:
x
sin α = (where x represents the vertical height moved by A)
h
3
x= h
5
Potential energy gained by A is:
E A = mgh
3
= mgh
5
Potential energy lost by B is:
EB = mgh
= 2mgh
Therefore the potential energy lost by the system is:
3 7
2mgh − mgh = mgh
5 5
b Res(↖) R = mg cos α
4
R = mg
5
Therefore:
5 4
F= × mg
8 5
1
= mg
2
Therefore, work done by friction is:
1
Fs = mgh
2
Work done = change in energy
1 7 3
= mgh mgh − mv 2
2 5 2
3 2 9
mv = mgh
2 10
3
v 2 = gh
5
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13 a
50 kW = 50 000 W
P = Fv
50 000 = F × 25 ⇒ F = 2000
R(→) : F = ma
− 1500 − 750 − 1250 =
2500a
3500
2500a = −3500 ⇒ a = − =−1.4
2500
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13 c Let the magnitude of the thrust in the tow-bar while braking be T N.
The work done by the braking force in bringing the car and the trailer to rest is 335 kJ (3 s.f.)
14
a Let F N be the magnitude of the driving force produced by the engine of the car.
24 kW = 24 000 W
P= Fv
24 000 = F ×12 ⇒ F = 2000
R(→) : F =ma
F − 1200 =1000a
800
2000 − 1200
= 1000a ⇒=
a = 0.8 m s −2
1000
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14 b The kinetic energy, in J, lost as the car is brought to rest is
1 2 1 2
mu= 1000 × 14= 98000 The final kinetic energy is zero.
2 2
Work done by resistance = Energy lost You use the work-energy principle.
Resistance× distance = Energy lost The work done by the resistance
(1200 N) in bringing the car to rest is
1200d = 98000 equal to the kinetic energy lost.
98000 2
= d = 81 m
1200 3
c Resistance usually varies with speed. As the speed slows down, the resistance to
motion usually decreases. In this case, this
15 a From A to B, the cyclist descends might mean that the car would travel further.
_
(20 12)m = 8m
Whatever the path taken, the potential
The potential energy, in J, lost in travelling energy lost in travelling from A to B
from A to B is given by depends solely on the difference in levels
between A and B.
mgh = 80 × 9.8 × 8 = 6272
1 1 1
mu 2 − mv 2 = m (u 2 − v2 )
2 2 2
= 40 ( 82 − 52 =) 1560
The total mechanical energy lost is
(6272 + 1560) J = 7832 J
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15 b At B, let the force generated by the cyclist
be FN.
R(→) : F = ma
F − 20 = 80 × 0.5
So F = 60 N
P = Fv
= 60 × 5 = 300
The power generated by the cyclist is 300 W
16
R() : F = ma
F − R − 400 g sin θ =
0 As the car is travelling at a constant
speed, its acceleration is zero.
R= F − 400 g sin θ
1
= 500 − 400 × 9.8 × = 220
14
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17 a
Let the acceleration of the lorry be a m s–2 and the driving force of the engine have
magnitude F N.
36 kW = 36 000 W
kW must be converted to W.
P = Fv
36 000 = F × 20 ⇒ F =1800
R(→) : F = ma
F − 750 =1500a
1800 − 750 =1500a
1800 − 750
=a = 0.7
1500
This result is only true at one instant
in time. The speed would now
The acceleration of the lorry when the speed increase and the driving force and
is 20 m s–1 is 0.7 m s–2 acceleration decrease.
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17 b
The rate at which the lorry is now working This question does not ask for a
is 44.4 kW. particular form of the answer, so
you could give your answer in
either W or kW. Two or three
significant figures are acceptable.
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18 a
Let the speed of the car be u ms–1 The driving forces in a and b are
and the driving force of the engine different and it is a good idea to avoid
have magnitude F ' N. confusion by using different symbols for
the forces.
R() : F ' − 1200 g sin α − 600 =
0
1
F '= 1200 × 9.8 × + 600= 1440 Although there is an exact answer, 14
7
14 ,a
12
P = Fv numerical value for g has been used in the
question and the answer should be rounded to 2
21 000 v 14.583
= 1440v ⇒=
significant figures. Three significant figures
(14.6) is also acceptable.
The constant speed of the car as it moves up
the hill is 15 m s–1 (2 s.f.)
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19
12 kW = 12 000 W
P = Fv
12 000= F × 15
12 000
=F = 800
15
R(→) : F = ma
F − R= 1000 × 0.2 Using Newton’s second law, the vector sum
of the forces on the car equals the mass
R= F − 1000 × 0.2 times acceleration.
= 800 − 200 = 600, as required
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20 ( 2
)
m = 600 kg, R = 500 + 2v N, v = 15 m s−1, P = ?
For the motorcycle to maintain a constant speed of 15 m s−1 when travelling down a road inclined
at 5° to the horizontal, the engine must deliver 6.6 kW (2 s.f.)
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21 m = 1500 kg, R = ( 700 + 10v ) N, v = 30 m s−1
P = 60 000 W
The force provided by the engine, F, is given by:
P = Fv
60 000 = 30 F
F = 2000
b P = 80 000 W
The force provided by the engine is now given by:
P = F ′v
80 000 = F ′v
80 000
F′ =
v
When the van reaches its maximum speed, the acceleration will be zero.
Therefore, by Newton’s second law,
the resultant force on the van (in the direction of the acceleration)
will be zero. So
80 000
− ( 700 + 10v ) − (1500 × 9.8 × 121 ) =
0
v
10v 2 + 1925v − 80 000 = 0
v = 35.14... or v = −227.64...
When the engine operates at 80 kW, the van maintains a constant uphill speed of 35.1 m s–1 (3 s.f.)
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22 a The vertical distance fallen by P in moving
from A to C is (45 – 30) m =15 m
3
c R (↑) : u y= u sin θ= 17.5 × = 10.5
5
To find the time taken for P to move from
A to D
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23 a The kinetic energy, in J, gained in moving from A to B is
1 2 1
mv = 80 × 202 = 16 000
2 2
Work
= force × distance
= R × 60
60 R = 3129.6
3129.6
= R = 52.16
= 52 N (2s.f .)
60
3 3 4
b tan α =⇒ sin α =, cos α = You can sketch a 3, 4, 5, triangle
4 5 5 to check these relations.
4
R(→) : u x = 20 cos α = 20 × = 16
5
3
R(↑): u y = 20sin α = 20 × = 12
5
1
s ut + at 2
R(↑) : =
2
− 8.1 = 12t − 4.9t 2 Rearranging the quadratic and
multiplying by 10.
4.9t 2 − 12t − 8.1 =
0
49t 2 − 120t − 81 =
0
(t − 3)(49t + 27) =0
t = 3, as t > 0
c distance
= speed × time
= 16 × 3 = 48
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23 d Let the speed of the skier immediately before reaching C be w m s–1
24
Res(↑) R = 100 g
µ R = 25 g
Taking moments about Q gives:
3R = 75 gx + 25 g × 3cos 60 + 25 g × 6sin 60
75 gx =300 g − 37.5 g − 75 g 3
300 − 37.5 − 75 3
x=
75
= 1.767...
1.767...
cos 60 =
l
l = 3.535...
Since the ladder is 6 m long, the builder can walk:
6 – 3.535… = 2.464…
= 2.46 m up the ladder
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25
Res(↑) R = mg ⇒ µ R = µ mg
1
x = l cos α
2
y = l sin α
Taking moments about Q gives:
1
mg × l cos α + µ mg × l sin α =
R × l cos α
2
1
µ mgl
= sin α mgl cos α − mgl cos α
2
1
µ mgl sin α = mgl cos α
2
1
µ=
2 tan α
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26
Res(↑) R + 0.3 N =
240
Res(→) P = N
R 240 − 0.3P
= (1)
3 3 2
tan α =⇒ sin α = and cos α =
2 13 13
Taking moments about B gives:
240 × 4 cos α + 6sin α P = 6 cos α R
8 18 12
240 × + P =R
13 13 13
1920 + 18 P = 12 R
1920 + 18 P
R= (2)
12
Equating (1) and (2) gives:
1920 + 18 P
= 240 − 0.3P
12
1920 + 18 P = 2880 − 3.6 P
21.6 P = 960
P = 44.444....
= 44.4 N (3 s.f.)
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27 u 1
6 u
S m T 3m
0 v
1
mu + 3m × u = 3mv Conservation of momentum.
6
3
u = 3v
2
u = 2v
1
e(u − u ) = v Newton’s Law of Restitution.
6
5 1
∴ eu = u
6 2
6 1
e= ×
5 2
3
e=
5
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28 a u λu
S m T km
0 v
u (1 + kλ)= keu (1 − λ)
1 + kλ
e=
k (1 − λ)
b e 1
Any coefficient of restitution
⇒ 1 + kλ k − kλ
satisfies 0 e 1
1
k
1 − 2λ
1
but 0 < λ < ⇒ 0 < 1 − 2λ < 1 and k > 1
2
29 a u 0
S m T 2m
vS vT
= mvS + 2mvT
mu
u= vS + 2vT (1) Conservation of momentum.
eu= vT − vS (2)
Newton’s Law of Restitution.
(1) + (2) : u + eu =
3vT
1
vT
= u (1 + e)
3
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29 b i from (2)
1
eu= u (1 + e) − vS
3
1
vS= u (1 + e) − eu
3
1
= vS u (1 − 2e)
3
1
but e > ⇒ 1 − 2e < 0
2 Speed must be positive.
1
∴Speed of S is u (2e − 1)
3
ii The arrow in the diagram was the wrong way round, as shown in b i, so the direction of motion
was reversed.
30 a 2u u
uP uQ
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30 b Using (2)
u=
P uQ − 3eu
1
=u (9e + 4) − 3eu
5
2
= u (2 − 3e)
5
But
uP < 0 Direction of motion of P is reversed.
∴ 2 − 3e < 0
2
e> Use the general condition
3 0 ≤ e ≤1
2
∴ < e 1
3
c For Q
6
v′ = ev = × 2 g
7
For the return, up positive: u = 12 g m s−1, a = −g = −9.8 m s−2, v = 0 m s−1, s = ?
7
2 2
v= u + 2as
2
12
=0 g − 2 gs
7
2
12
2s = g
7
1 144
s= × × 9.8 =14.4
2 49
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32 a Distance travelled = s, tin = 2 s, tout = 3 s
s s
u
When travelling towards the wall, average speed, = =
tin 2
s s
v =
When travelling away from the wall, average speed,=
tout 3
Using Newton’s law of restitution:
v = eu
s s
=e
3 2
s
2
e= =
3
s
2 3
2
The coefficient of restitution is .
3
b If the plane is rough, then the sphere will experience a frictional force and decelerate as it travels
to and from the wall.
If the times it takes to travel between the wall and P are the same as in part a, then, although the
average speed in each direction remains the same, the sphere hits the wall at a lower speed (u is
smaller) and leaves it at a greater speed (v is greater) than the values calculated.
v
Since the coefficient of restitution is given by e = , it would therefore have a bigger value than
u
that calculated in part a.
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33 b For the first fall, down positive: u = 0 m s−1, a = g, s = 50 m, t = t1
s ut + 12 at 2
=
50 = 12 gt12
100
t12 =
g
The ball takes the same time to rise to 35 m after the first bounce so total time, t, is given by:
t= t1 + 2t2
10 70
=t +2
g g
10 70
If g= 9.8 ⇒ t= +2
9.8 9.8
t = 8.54 s
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34 a 7u u Draw a diagram.
e = 0.25
A m 3m B
x y
4u= x + 3 y (1)
0.25 × (7u + u ) =y − x Newton’s Law of Restitution.
2u= y − x (2)
(1) + (2) : 6u = 4y
Solve (1) and (2) simultaneously.
3u
y=
2
3u
In (2) : 2=u −x
2 The minus sign shows the arrow
u in the diagram is pointing in the
x= −
2 wrong direction.
u
A has speed
2
3u
B has speed Speed is always positive.
2
b K.E. lost
1 2 1 2
1 2
u 1 3u
2
= × m × (7u ) + × 3m × u − m × + × 3m
2 2 2 2 2 2
1 3 mu 2 27 mu 2
= m × 49u 2 + mu 2 − +
2 2 8 8
45 2
= mu
2
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35 u u
A 3m B 2m
0 v
Eliminating v:
mu = 2m(2ue)
1
e=
4
b K.E.lost
1
v 2ue
= = 2u ×
1 2 1 2
1 1
2
4
= × 3mu + × 2mu − 0 + × 2m u 1
2 2 2 2 = u
2
5 1
= mu 2 − mu 2
2 4
9
= mu 2
4
36 a u 0
A m B 2m
vA vB
mu mv A + 3mvB
=
y v A + 3vB
= (1) Conservation of momentum.
eu= vB − v A (2)
Newton’s Law of Restitution.
(1) + (2) : u + eu =
4v B
1
vB
= (1 + e)u
4
b Using (2):
v=
A vB − eu
1
=(1 + e)u − eu
4
1
= (1 − 3e)u
4
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36 c K.E. after impact
1 2 1
= mv A + × 3mvB2
2 2
2 2
1 1 3 1
= m (1 − 3e)u + m (1 + e)u
2 4 2 4
1 u2 3 u2
= m (1 − 6e + 9e 2 ) + m (1 + 2e + e 2 )
2 16 2 16
2
mu
= (1 − 6e + 9e 2 + 3 + 6e + 3e 2 )
32
mu 2
= (4 + 12e 2 )
32
mu 2
= (1 + 3e 2 )
8
1
K.E. after impact = mu 2
6
1 1
∴ (1 + 3e 2 ) =
8 6
2
6 + 18e = 8
18e 2 = 2
1
e2 =
9
1
= e (e > 0)
3
u
vA
d = (1 − 3e)
4
u 1
= (1 − 3 × )
4 3
=0
∴ A is at rest.
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37 Initially: m = 8 ×103 kg, v = 4 m s−1, kinetic energy = Eki
1
Ek = mv 2
2
1
Eki = × 8 ×103 × 42 = 64 ×103
2
1
Ekf = × 20 ×103 ×1.52 =22.5 ×103
2
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38 Initially: m = 0.05 kg, v = 2 m s−1, kinetic energy = Eki
Ek = 1 mv 2
2
Eki =1 × 1 × 22 =0.1
2 20
Once string is taut, speed of the particles, v, is found using conservation of momentum:
0.05 ×=
2 ( 0.05 + 0.25) v
0.1 = 0.3v
v=1
3
∆Ek = 1 − 1
10 60
∆Ek = 1
12
1
The loss in kinetic energy is J.
12
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39 a 2u 2u
Direction of motion of B is
A 3m B 2m reversed but speed is unchanged.
vA 2u
3m × 2u − 2m × 2u= 3mv A + 2m × 2u
Conservation of momentum.
2=
u 3v A + 4u
2
vA = − u
3
e(2u + 2u ) =2u − v A Newton’s Law of Restitution.
4eu
= 2u − v A
2
∴ 4eu =2u + u
3
8
4eu = u
3
2
e=
3
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39 b 2u 0
B 2m C 5m
v w
2m × 2u = 2mv × 5mw
4=
u 2v + 5w (3) Conservation of momentum.
3
× 2u =w − v (4) Newton’s Law of Restitution.
5
Eliminate w from (3) and (4)
6u
4u = 2v + 5 + v B will not hit C again as they
5 move in opposite directions.
4u = 2v + 6u + 5v You must investigate the
possibility of B hitting A
7v = −2u again.
2
v= − u
7
From a
2
vA = − u
3
After the collision between B and C:
2u 2u
w
3 7
A B C
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40 a u 0
P 2m Q m
vP vQ
Conservation of momentum.
2mu 2mvP + mvQ
=
2u 2vP + vQ
= (1)
1
u vQ − vP
= (2) Newton’s Law of Restitution.
3
8u
(1) + 2 × (2) : = vQ + 2vQ
3
8u
3vQ =
3
8u
vQ =
9
Using (2)
1
v=
P vQ − u
3
8u 1
v=
P − u
9 3
5u
vP =
9
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8u
40 b
9
v wall
5u 8ue
9 9
1
P 2m Q m Here, e = again.
3
0 w
5u 8ue
2m × − m× =mw Conservation of momentum.
9 9
10u − 8ue =
9w (3) Newton’s Law of Restitution.
1 5u 8ue
+ =w
3 9 9
5u + 8ue =
27 w (4)
c Q is now moving towards the wall once more. After Q hits the wall, it will return to collide
with P once more.
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41 a 5u 0
P 2m Q 3m
vP vQ
2m × 5u= 2mvP + 3mvQ Conservation of momentum.
10
=u 2vP + 3vQ (1)
Newton’s Law of Restitution.
e × 5u = vQ − vP (2)
(1) + 2 × (2) :
10u + 10eu =3vQ + 2vQ
10u + 10eu =
5vQ
vQ =2u + 2eu =2(1 + e)u
Find direction of motion for P, as
b From (2) if P is moving towards the wall
there must be a second collision
v=
P vQ − 5eu between P and Q.
= 2(1 + e)u − 5eu
e = 0.4 in b.
vP = 2 ×1.4u − 5 × 0.4u
= 0.8u
vP > 0 ∴ P moves towards the wall and will collide with Q after Q rebounds from the wall.
c e = 0.8
e = 0.8
vP = 2 ×1.8u − 5 × 0.8u
= −0.4u
Q hits the wall:
2 × 1.8u
v wall
0.4u 3.6uf
P Q
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42 a By the conservation of momentum
momentum before = momentum after
2m × 2u + 3m ×= u 2mv A + 3mvB
2v A + 3vB = 7u (1)
By Newtons’s law of restitution
speed of separation
e=
speed of approach
v −v
e= B A
2u − u
vB − v A = ue
v=
A vB − ue (2)
Substituting (2) into (1) gives:
2 ( vB − ue ) + 3vB = 7u
5vB − 2ue = 7u
7u + 2ue
vB =
5
u ( 7 + 2e )
vB =
5
b v=
A vB − ue , therefore:
u ( 7 + 2e )
=vA − ue
5
7u + 2ue − 5ue
=
5
u ( 7 − 3e )
=
5
7u − 3ue 11
c = u
5 10
70u − 30ue = 55u
30ue = 15u
1
e=
2
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42 d After the collision B has velocity:
1
u 7 + 2
2
vB =
5
8
= u
5
1
Using =s ut + at 2 gives:
2
8 5d
d= ut ⇒ = t
5 8u
After the collision A has velocity:
1
u 7 − 3
2
vA =
5
11u
=
10
1
Using =s ut + at 2 gives:
2
11u 5d
s=
10 8u
11d
=
16
11d 5d
Since A has travelled since the collision, it is a distance of at the instant B hits the barrier.
16 16
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43 a Using v=2
u 2 + 2as gives:
v 2 ( 0 ) + 2 ( 9.8 )( 2 )
2
=
= 39.2
14 5
v=
5
By Newtons’s law of restitution
speed of rebound
e=
speed of approach
4 speed of rebound
=
5 14 5
5
56 5
speed of rebound =
25
Using v= u + 2as gives:
2 2
2
56 5
( 0 ) + 2 ( −9.8 ) s
2
=
25
3136
19.6 s =
125
32
s=
25
= 1.28 m
So the ball bounces to 0.64 of its original height.
This continues with each successive bounce so the total distance travelled, d, is
d = 2 + 1.28 + 1.28 + 0.8192 + 0.8192 + 0.524288 + 0.524288 + …
= 2 + 2(1.28 + 1.28 × 0.64 + 1.28 × 0.642 + …
The expression inside the brackets is a geometric sequence
with a = 1.28 and r = 0.64
a
Using S∞ = gives:
1− r
1.28
d= 2 + 2
1 − 0.64
82
= m
9
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44 For the first collision
By the conservation of momentum
momentum before = momentum after
m × 4 + 2m × 0= mv A + 2mvB
v A + 2v B = 4 (1)
By Newtons’s law of restitution
speed of separation
e=
speed of approach
v −v
0.7 = B A
4
vB − v A = 2.8
v=A vB − 2.8 (2)
Substituting (2) into (1) gives:
( vB − 2.8) + 2vB = 4
3vB = 6.8
34
vB =
15
Since v=A vB − 2.8
34
v=
A − 2.8
15
8
= −
15
8 34
So after the first collision v A = − and vB =
15 15
For the second collision
By the conservation of momentum
momentum before = momentum after
34
2m × + 3m ×= 0 2mvB + 3mvC
15
68
2vB + 3vC = (3)
15
By Newtons’s law of restitution
speed of separation
e=
speed of approach
v −v
0.4 = C B
34
15
68
vC − vB =
75
68
v=
B vC − (4)
75
Substituting (4) into (3) gives:
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44 (continued)
68 68
2 vC − + 3vC =
75 15
476
5vC =
75
476
vC =
375
68
Since v= B vC −
75
476 68
=vB −
75 75
136
=
375
So after the second collision the velocities of the spheres are:
8
vA = −
15
136
vB =
375
476
vC =
375
Therefore there are exactly two collisions.
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45 a
Res(↑) R = 20 g ⇒ µ R = 5 g N
b Res(→) N = 5 g
Taking moments about A
20 gx = 5 gy
20 g × 5cos θ =× 5 g 10sin θ
sin θ 100 g
=
cos θ 50 g
tan θ = 2
θ = tan −1 ( 2 ) as required
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46
Res(↑) R = mg
1
Res(→) N = mg
3
Taking moments about Q
1 1 3
Rx = mgx + mg × y
2 3 4
1 1
mgx
= mgx + mgy
2 4
1
x= y
2
1
l sin θ = l cos θ
2
sin θ 1
=
cos θ 2
1
tan θ =
2
1
θ = tan −1 as required
2
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47
Res(↑) R = 4mg
Res(→) N = 0.6 R
= 2.4mg
Taking moments about P
1 1
Ny = x × 3mg + x × mg
5 2
3 1
2.4=y x+ x
5 2
11
y= x
24
y
tan θ =
x
11
=
24
11
θ = tan −1
24
θ = 24.6 (3 s.f.)
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48 a
Res(↑) R + N cos 45 =
10 g
2
R 10 g −
= N (1)
2
Taking moments about A
4=
N 10 g × 3cos 45
15 2
N= g (2)
4
Substituting (2) into (1) gives:
2 15 2
R 10 g −
= g
2 4
15
= 10 g − g
4
25
= gN
4
b From part a
15 2
N= gN
4
c Res(→) F = N cos 45
15 2 2
= F g×
4 2
15
F= gN
4
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49
Res(↑) R + N cos θ = mg
Taking moments about P gives:
mgx = 0.75lN
1 3
mg × l cos θ = lN
2 4
2
N = mg cos θ as required
3
50 a
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50 b µ R = N sin θ (1)
85
R= gN (2)
32
25 3
N= g (3)
16
Substituting (2) and (3) into (1) gives:
85 25 3 1
µ × g= g×
32 16 2
85 25 3
µg = g
32 32
25 3
µ=
85
5 3
= as required
17
Challenge
Res(↑) R = 10 g ⇒ µ R = 2 g
Res(→) N= 0.2 R ⇒ N= 2 g
Taking moments about P gives:
Ny = 10 gl
y = 5l
3sin θ = 5l (1)
x
sin θ = ⇒ x= 0.5sin θ
0.5
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m
cos θ = ⇒ x = 1.5cos θ
1.5
l m−x
=
=l 1.5cos θ − 0.5sin θ (2)
Substituting (2) into (1) gives:
=3sin θ 5 (1.5cos θ − 0.5sin θ )
0.6sin
= θ 1.5cos θ − 0.5sin θ
1.1sin θ = 1.5cos θ
sin θ 1.5
=
cos θ 1.1
15
tan θ =
11
15
θ = tan −1
11
θ = 53.7 (3 s.f.)
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