Chapter 1: Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse

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Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse: Edexcel Further Maths Optional Long-Answer Questions

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Direct collision data

item	value	use
mass A	0.6 kg	momentum
mass B	0.4 kg	momentum
u_A, u_B	5, 1 $m\,s^{-1}$	initial velocities
e	0.5	restitution

FM01-1 Find the required result for Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse. Given Particles A and B of masses 0.6 kg and 0.4 kg move in the same straight line at 5

m\,s^{-1}

and 1

m\,s^{-1}

before colliding; e = 0.5. Use use conservation of momentum and Newton's law of restitution. (8 marks)

Define the variables, diagram labels, distribution parameters or algorithm table columns needed.
Substitute the concrete values from the question before simplifying.
Show the intermediate line that earns the main method mark.
Complete the calculation, table trace or proof and state the final result.

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8 marksshow thathardEdexcel

Direct collision data

item	value	use
mass A	0.6 kg	momentum
mass B	0.4 kg	momentum
u_A, u_B	5, 1 $m\,s^{-1}$	initial velocities
e	0.5	restitution

FM01-2 Show that the relative speed after impact is 2

m\,s^{-1}

for Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse. Start from Particles A and B of masses 0.6 kg and 0.4 kg move in the same straight line at 5

m\,s^{-1}

and 1

m\,s^{-1}

before colliding; e = 0.5. (8 marks)

Define the variables, diagram labels, distribution parameters or algorithm table columns needed.
Substitute the concrete values from the question before simplifying.
Show the intermediate line that earns the main method mark.
Complete the calculation, table trace or proof and state the final result.

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8 marksdeterminehardEdexcel

Direct collision data

item	value	use
mass A	0.6 kg	momentum
mass B	0.4 kg	momentum
u_A, u_B	5, 1 $m\,s^{-1}$	initial velocities
e	0.5	restitution

FM01-3 Determine the requested value in this structured Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse problem: find both velocities after the collision. Use the same data: Particles A and B of masses 0.6 kg and 0.4 kg move in the same straight line at 5

m\,s^{-1}

and 1

m\,s^{-1}

before colliding; e = 0.5. (8 marks)

Define the variables, diagram labels, distribution parameters or algorithm table columns needed.
Substitute the concrete values from the question before simplifying.
Show the intermediate line that earns the main method mark.
Complete the calculation, table trace or proof and state the final result.

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Write your answer first, then mark it.

8 markshencesynopticEdexcel

Direct collision data

item	value	use
mass A	0.6 kg	momentum
mass B	0.4 kg	momentum
u_A, u_B	5, 1 $m\,s^{-1}$	initial velocities
e	0.5	restitution

FM01-4 Hence use the result the relative speed after impact is 2

m\,s^{-1}

to complete the extension for Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse: find both velocities after the collision. (8 marks)

Define the variables, diagram labels, distribution parameters or algorithm table columns needed.
Substitute the concrete values from the question before simplifying.
Show the intermediate line that earns the main method mark.
Complete the calculation, table trace or proof and state the final result.

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Key learning objectives

Understand the key principles behind Further Mechanics 1: Momentum and Impulse.
Apply these ideas to exam-style questions.
Recall the essential definitions and key terms.