Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Representation of data
Representation of data — practice question
A particle $P$ with mass $0.15\,\text{kg}$ is fastened to one end of a light elastic string whose natural length is $0.4\,\text{m}$ and whose modulus of elasticity is $12\,\text{N}$. The opposite end of the string is fixed at point $A$. Particle $P$ moves in a horizontal circle centred vertically beneath $A$, with the string making an angle of $\theta^\circ$ to the vertical and $AP = 0.5\,\text{m}$.
(i)[5]
Calculate the angular speed of $P$ and the value of $\theta$.
(ii)[4]
Calculate the elastic potential energy stored in the string minus the kinetic energy of $P$.
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