One end of a light elastic string with natural length $1.6\,\text{m}$ and modulus of elasticity $28\,\text{N}$ is fastened to a fixed point $O$. Its other end is connected to a particle $P$ of mass $0.35\,\text{kg}$, which is hanging at rest vertically beneath $O$. The particle $P$ is launched vertically upwards from the equilibrium position with speed $1.8\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.
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Calculate the speed of $P$ at the moment when the string first becomes slack.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Sets the extension/length ratio equal to the weight: $\dfrac{28e}{1.6}=0.35g$” …