(i)[4]
the speed of $P$ when it is at the same horizontal height as $O$.
(ii)[3]
the speed of $P$ at the instant when the string turns slack.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Probability
the speed of $P$ when it is at the same horizontal height as $O$.
the speed of $P$ at the instant when the string turns slack.
This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Writes the elastic energy as $EE = 8(0.9\pi-1.2)^2/(2\times1.2)” …