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A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/43 · May/June 2022 · Q14 Marks

Two particles P and Q, of masses 0.3kg and 0.2kg respectively, are at rest on a smooth horizontal plane. P is projected at a speed of 4ms⁻¹ directly towards Q. After P and Q collide, Q begins to move with a speed of 3 ms⁻¹. After the collision, Q moves directly towards a third particle R, of mass mkg, which is at rest on the plane. The two particles Q and R coalesce on impact and move with a speed of 2ms⁻¹.

  1. (a)Find the speed of P after the collision.[2]
  2. (b)Find m.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] For attempt at use of conservation of momentum
  2. [A1] Speed = 2 ms⁻¹
  3. [M1] For attempt at use of conservation of momentum
  4. [A1] m = 0.1

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Topic
Mechanics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2022 Paper 4 Variant 3, question 1.

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