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A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/42 · May/June 2021 · Q13 Marks

A particle of mass 0.6 kg is projected with a speed of 4 m s⁻¹ down a line of greatest slope of a smooth plane inclined at 10° to the horizontal.

  1. Use an energy method to find the speed of the particle after it has moved 15 m down the plane.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] Any one of the three expressions correct
  2. [M1] Apply energy equation, 3 terms, dimensions correct
  3. [A1] v=8.25 ms⁻¹

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Topic
Mechanics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2021 Paper 4 Variant 2, question 1.

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