Mathematics 9709/42 May/June 2021: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 4 Mechanics, May/June 2021. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
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 10Å to the horizontal.
Use an energy method to find the speed of the particle after it has moved 15 m down the plane. [3]
Mark scheme
1 1 B1 Any one of the three expressions correct
Initial KE = × 0.6 × 4 2 [ = 4.8]
2
1
Final KE = × 0.6 × v 2
2
PE loss = 0.6 × g × 15sin10 [ = 15.628]
1 1 M1 Apply energy equation, 3 terms, dimensions correct
0.6 × g × 15sin10 + × 0.6 × 4 2 = × 0.6 × v 2
2 2
v = 8.25 ms-1 A1
3
34 N
1
30 N
!
26 N
Coplanar forces of magnitudes 34 N, 30 N and 26 N act at a point in the directions shown in the diagram.
5 and sin 1 = 8 , find the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the three
Given that sin ! = 13 17 forces. [6]
Mark scheme
2 Resolve either horizontally or vertically with correct number of M1 Allow θ and α as in the question for this mark
terms.
8 5 A1 Allow ± X as they may resolve forces left or right
[ X = ] 30 − 34 × − 26 × [ = 4]
Allow [ X = ] 30 − 34sin 28 − 26sin 23 angle 2s.f. or better
17 13
15 12 A1 Allow ±Y as they may resolve forces up or down
[Y = ] 34 × − 26 × [ = 6]
Allow [Y = ] 34cos 28 − 26cos 23 angle 2s.f. or better
17 13
M1 Attempt to solve for the magnitude of the force
[ R =] X 2 + Y 2
M1 Attempt to solve for the direction of the resultant force
[ β =] tan −1
Y −1 X
or [ β =] tan
X Y
2 cont’d R = 52 = 2 13 = 7.21 N and β = 56.3 A1 Both correct with correct explanation of the direction.
Must be a correct and clear explanation.
above 30N force or anticlockwise from 30N force
6
A ring of mass 0.3 kg is threaded on a horizontal rough rod. The coefficient of friction between the ring and the rod is 0.8. A force of magnitude 8 N acts on the ring. This force acts at an angle of 10Å above the horizontal in the vertical plane containing the rod.
Find the time taken for the ring to move, from rest, 0.6 m along the rod. [6]
Mark scheme
3 Resolving along or perpendicular to the rod M1 3 terms in either direction
8sin10 + R = 0.3g A1
8cos10 − F = 0.3a A1
F = 0.8R [ R = 1.61081…, F = 1.28865…] M1 Using F = µR, where R is 2 terms involving weight and a
component of 8 N.
[ a = 21.966… ] M1 Complete method leading to an equation in t such as
1 1 2
0.6 = × 21.966 × t 2 s = ut + at with s = 0.6, u = 0 and using their value of a
2 2
found from a Newton’s second law with 3 terms, namely,
component of 8 N, any friction and 0.3a.
t = 0.234 seconds A1 Allow use of a = 22 for M1 and A1
Alternative method for Question 3
Resolving perpendicular to the rod M1
8sin10 + R = 0.3g A1
F = 0.8R [ R = 1.61081…, F = 1.28865…] M1 Using F = µR, where R must involve 0.3 g and a component of
8 N.
3 1 B1 Work energy equation to find v after 0.6 metres.
8cos10 × 0.6 = F × 0.6 + × 0.3v 2 [v = 5.134]
2
1 M1 1
0.6 = ( 0 + 5.134 ) × t Using s = ( u + v ) t to find t .
2 2
t = 0.234 seconds A1
6
A particle of mass 12 kg is stationary on a rough plane inclined at an angle of 25Å to the horizontal. A pulling force of magnitude P N acts at an angle of 8Å above a line of greatest slope of the plane. This force is used to keep the particle in equilibrium. The coefficient of friction between the particle and the plane is 0.3.
Find the greatest possible value of P. [6]
Mark scheme
4 For resolving either parallel to or perpendicular to the plane M1 Three relevant terms in either equation.
P cos8 = F + 12 g sin 25 A1
12 g cos 25 = R + P sin 8 A1
F = 0.3R M1 Use F = 0.3R, where R must involve components of both 12 g
and P.
P cos8 = 0.3 (12 g cos 25 − P sin 8 ) + 12 g sin 25 M1 For attempting to solve for P, using equations with the correct
number of relevant terms in both.
P = 80.8 A1 From P = 80.755… Allow P⩽ 80.8
If more than one case is considered for direction of friction then
a choice must be made for final answer.
Alternative mark scheme for Question 4
For resolving forces either vertically or horizontally M1 Correct number of terms in either equation.
R cos 25 + P sin 33 = 12 g + F sin 25 A1
4 P cos33 = F cos 25 + R sin 25 A1
F = 0.3R M1 Use F = 0.3R
Solve a pair of simultaneous equations in P and R M1 For attempting to solve for P, using equations with the correct
May see R = 97.5 number of relevant terms.
P = 80.8 A1 From P = 80.755… Allow P⩽ 80.8
If more than one case is considered for direction of friction then
a choice must be made for final answer.
6
A car of mass 1250 kg is pulling a caravan of mass 800 kg along a straight road. The resistances to the motion of the car and caravan are 440 N and 280 N respectively. The car and caravan are connected by a light rigid tow-bar.
(a) The car and caravan move along a horizontal part of the road at a constant speed of 30 m s−1 .
(i) Calculate, in kW, the power developed by the engine of the car. [2]
(ii) Given that this power is suddenly decreased by 8 kW, find the instantaneous deceleration of the car and caravan and the tension in the tow-bar. [4]
(b) The car and caravan now travel along a part of the road inclined at sin−1 0.06 to the horizontal.
The car and caravan travel up the incline at constant speed with the engine of the car working at
28 kW.
(i) Find this constant speed. [3]
(ii) Find the increase in the potential energy of the caravan in one minute. [2]
Mark scheme
5(a)(i) P = ( 440 + 280 ) × 30 M1 Using P = Fv with F as total resistance
P = 720 × 30 = 21.6 kW A1 Answer must be in kW
2
5(a)(ii) P = 21600 − 8000 W B1 FT Follow through on their power from 5(a)(i)
21600 − 8000 13600 8000
DF = = = 453.333.. Allow Driving Force (DF) = = 266.7 as the force due to
30 30 30
solely to the change in power provided correct equation(s) used.
Car: DF − 440 − T = 1250a M1 Apply Newton’s 2nd law to either the car or to the caravan or to
Caravan: T − 280 = 800a the system. Must be correct number of relevant terms.
System: DF − ( 440 + 280 ) = 2050a If DF =
8000
is used then the equations must be either
30
−DF = 2050a or T − 280 = 800a
Solve for either a or T M1 Using equation(s) with no missing/extra terms, DF ≠ 720 .
Solving for a either from the system equation or from the car
AND caravan equation.
OR solving for T from the car AND caravan equation.
a = −0.13 ms-2 and T = 176 N A1
4
5(b)(i) System: DF = 720 + 2050 g × 0.06 [ = 1950] M1 Apply Newton’s 2nd law with a = 0, either to the system OR by
Car: DF − 440 − T − 1250 g × 0.06 = 0 eliminating T between the equations for the car and the
caravan, no extra or missing relevant terms, dimensionally
Caravan: T − 280 − 800 g × 0.06 = 0 correct, to find DF
1950v = 28000 B1 28000
P = DF × v . SOI.
v
v = 14.4 ms–-1 A1
3
5(b)(ii) PE = 800 g × d × 0.06 = 800 g × 14.4 × 60 × 0.06 M1 Using PE = mgh with h being height gained in 60 s, using their
v
PE = 414 000 (J) or PE = 414 kJ A1 Using v = 560/39 = 14.359
Alternative method for Question 5(b)(ii)
28 000 × 60 = PE of Caravan + 1250 g × d × 0.06 + 720 × d M1 For use of WD = P × t to find an expression for PE of caravan
and d = 60 ×14.359 = 861.54 and the distance travelled up the incline in 1 minute.
[ PE = 28 000 × 60 − 1250 g × 861.54 × 0.06 − 720 × 861.54] A1
PE = 414 000 (J) or PE = 414 kJ
2
A particle A is projected vertically upwards from level ground with an initial speed of 30 m s−1 . At the same instant a particle B is released from rest 15 m vertically above A. The mass of one of the particles is twice the mass of the other particle. During the subsequent motion A and B collide and coalesce to form particle C.
Find the difference between the two possible times at which C hits the ground. [8]
Mark scheme
6 (
s A = ± 30t − 5t 2 ) or s = ±5t
B
2 B1 Use of constant acceleration equations to find expressions for
displacements of A or B.
s A + sB = 15 leading to 15 = 30t leading to t = 0.5 B1 Use s A + sB = 15 to find time at which particles collide.
t = 0.5 leading to vA = ±25 and vB = ±5 B1 Find speed of particles at t = 0.5 before collision.
1 B1 Find position of A or B at which collision occurs at t = 0.5
t = 0.5 leading to hA = ± 30 × 0.5 − g × 0.52 = ±13.75 Alternatively allow hB = ±1.25 as displacement of B
2
25 × ( 2m ) − 5 ( m ) = ( 3m ) v → v1 = 15 M1 Use of conservation of momentum, either case, using their
vA and vB ≠ 0 or 30 , with 3 terms.
25 ( m ) − 5 × ( 2m ) = ( 3m ) v → v2 = 5
A1 Both values of v correct
6 Particle C1 −13.75 = 15t − 5t 2 M1 1 2
Use of s = ut + at OE to find t, using either their numerical
Particle C2 −13.75 = 5t − 5t 2 2
v1 or numerical v2 from a relevant conservation of momentum
equation.
tC1 , tC2 = 3.74, 2.23 leading to T = 1 + 5 − 3 = 1.50 A1 Find T = tC1 − tC2 from tC1 = 3.736 and tC2 = 2.232
8 Subscripts 1 and 2 refer to the two cases.
Alternative method for the final two marks
0 = 15 − gt1 , 0 = 5 − gt2 → t1 = 1.5 , t2 = 0.5 M1 Use of v = u − gt to find time to highest point for either case and
Total heights h1 = 13.75 + 11.25 = 25 use of v 2 = u 2 − 2 gs to find total height reached for either case,
Or h2 = 13.75 + 1.25 = 15 using either their numerical v1 or numerical v2 from a relevant
25 = 5T12 and 15 = 5T2 2 → T1 = 5 , T2 = 3 conservation of momentum equation.
1
Use s = 0 + gT 2 to find time to reach ground (either case).
2
( )
T = 1.5 + 5 − 0.5 + 3 = 1 + 5 − 3 = 1.50 A1 Find difference in total times T = ( t1 + T1 ) − ( t2 + T2 )
A particle P moving in a straight line starts from rest at a point O and comes to rest 16 s later. At time t s after leaving O, the acceleration a m s−2 of P is given by a = 6 + 4t 0 ≤ t < 2, a = 14 2 ≤ t < 4, a = 16 − 2t 4 ≤ t ≤ 16.
There is no sudden change in velocity at any instant.
(a) Find the values of t when the velocity of P is 55 m s−1 . [5]
(b) Complete the sketch of the velocity-time diagram. [2]
v (m s−1 )
t (s)
0 2 4 16
(c) Find the distance travelled by P when it is decelerating. [3]
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Mark scheme
7(a) v = 6t + 2t 2 [ + c ] M1 Attempt to integrate a in Stage 1 or Stage 2 or in Stage 2 for use
of v = u + at
or
v = 14t [ + c ]
v = 6t + 2t 2 and v = 14t − 8 A1 Velocity in Stage 1 and Stage 2 correct including correct
or constant
v ( t = 2 ) = 20 Find v at t = 2 and use v = u + 14t to find v at t = 4
v ( t = 4 ) = 20 + 14 × 2 = 48
v = 16t − t 2 [ + c ] *M1 Attempt to integrate a in Stage 3.
55 = 16t − t 2 DM1 Attempt to solve a relevant 3-term quadratic equation which
comes from their 2 term v from Stage 3 equated to 55 and
finding two values of t
t = 5 and t = 11 only A1 Allow only if c = 0 has been shown correctly.
Alternative method for Question 7(a)
State or imply that only possible range is 4 ⩽ t ⩽ 16 B1 Allow this method if candidates only consider Stage 3
v = 16t − t 2 + c M1 For attempt at integration.
c = 0 shown A1 Using 𝑣 = 0 at 𝑡 = 16
Solve 55 = 16t − t 2 M1 Must find 2 values of 𝑡 and must be from equating their 2 term v
to 55
t = 5 and t = 11 only A1 Allow only if c = 0 has been shown correctly.
5
7(b) Positive quadratic for 0 ⩽ t < 2 through (0,0) joining to the bottom B1
of the given line
or
Negative quadratic for 4 ⩽ t ⩽ 16 going through the point (16,0)
and joining the top of the given line
All correct with correct gradients (approx) B1 Negative quadratic must have a maximum.
There must be no point of inflexion particularly near t = 16 .
Ignore any curve drawn outside 0 ⩽ t ⩽ 16.
2
7(c) 1 M1 Attempt to integrate their v.
( )
s = 16t − t 2 dt = 8t 2 − t 3 ( + c )
3
1
16 A1 Correct integral and the correct limits used correctly to find an
s = 8t 2 − t 3 unsimplified expression for the distance from t = 8 to t = 16
3 8
only.
1 2
s = 2048 − 1365 − 512 − 170
3 3
s = 341 13 B1 Allow s = 341 to 3s.f.
If no integration seen (calculator used) allow B1 (max 1 out of 3
marks)
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