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Find the speed of the particles, using an energy method, once each particle has travelled $0.5\,\text{m}$, provided that $A$ has not yet arrived at the pulley.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Energy, work and power
Find the speed of the particles, using an energy method, once each particle has travelled $0.5\,\text{m}$, provided that $A$ has not yet arrived at the pulley.
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “A correct kinetic energy formula for either particle, for example $\tfrac12\times0.8v^2$ or $\tfrac12\times1.6v^2$” …