Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Representation of data

Representation of data — practice question

A uniform hemisphere of radius $0.4\,\text{m}$ is joined to a uniform cylinder of radius $0.4\,\text{m}$ so that the two circular edges match exactly. Each part has weight $20\,\text{N}$. The object’s centre of mass is at $O$, the centre of the common circular face.
(i)[2]

Show that the cylinder height is $0.3\,\text{m}$.

(ii)[4]

The cylinder is now split into two equal parts, and the half not joined to the hemisphere is removed. The cut is made at right angles to the axis of symmetry, so the resulting object is a hemisphere plus a cylinder with half the original height. Find the distance of the centre of mass of the new object from $O$.

(iii)[3]

The new object is placed with its hemispherical end on a rough horizontal surface. It is kept in equilibrium by a force of magnitude $P\,\text{N}$ acting along its axis of symmetry, which makes an angle of $30^\circ$ with the horizontal. Find $P$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Moment equation: $20 \times 3 \times \frac{0.4}{8} = 20 \times \frac{h}{2}$

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