Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Probability

Probability — practice question

A particle $P$ with mass $0.7\,\text{kg}$ is connected to a fixed point $O$ by a light elastic string whose natural length is $0.6\,\text{m}$ and whose modulus of elasticity is $15\,\text{N}$. Particle $P$ is projected vertically downward from $A$, where $A$ is $0.8\,\text{m}$ vertically beneath $O$. The initial speed of $P$ is $2\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.
(i)[4]

Find how far below $A$ the point is at which $P$ comes to instantaneous rest.

(ii)[4]

Find the maximum speed of $P$ in the motion.

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