Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Representation of data

Representation of data — practice question

Particle $P$ is travelling inside a smooth hollow cone with its vertex pointing downward and its axis vertical, and the semi-vertical angle is $45^\circ$. A light inextensible string, parallel to the cone’s surface, links $P$ to the vertex. $P$ moves at constant angular speed in a horizontal circle of radius $0.67\,\text{m}$ (see diagram). The string tension is equal to the weight of $P$.
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Calculate the angular speed of $P$.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Vertical resolution for $P$ gives: $R\cos 45 - T\cos 45 = mg$

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