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