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9231-2021-mj-31-q07
May/June 2021 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) At greatest height 0=100sinθ− gt M1
t = 8 A1
Therefore times at height H are t=3 (and t =13) B1
1 M1
Substitute into H =100sinθt− gt2
2
H =195 A1
Alternative method to question 7(a)
1 M1
↑H =100sinθt− gt2
2
And H =100sinθ( t+10 )− 1 g ( t+10 )2 A1
2
Subtract: 1000sinθ= 1 g ( 20t+100 ) M1
2
t=3 B1
H =195 A1
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7(a) Alternative method to question 7(a)
1 B1
↑H =100sinθt− gt2
2
M1 A1
(100sinθ)2−2gH
Difference between roots =
1
g
2
Equate to 10 and rearrange to find H M1
H =195 A1
5
7(b) Time to required point = 15 s B1
( )
↑v=100sinθ−10×15 =−70 B1 Both components.
→v=100cosθ=60
Magnitude = 92.2 B1
Angle below horizontal = tan -1 (70/60) = 49.4° B1
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9231-2021-mj-32-q07
May/June 2021 · Paper 32 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) At greatest height 0=100sinθ− gt M1
t = 8 A1
Therefore times at height H are t=3 (and t =13) B1
1 M1
Substitute into H =100sinθt− gt2
2
H =195 A1
Alternative method to question 7(a)
1 M1
↑H =100sinθt− gt2
2
And H =100sinθ( t+10 )− 1 g ( t+10 )2 A1
2
Subtract: 1000sinθ= 1 g ( 20t+100 ) M1
2
t=3 B1
H =195 A1
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7(a) Alternative method to question 7(a)
1 B1
↑H =100sinθt− gt2
2
M1 A1
(100sinθ)2−2gH
Difference between roots =
1
g
2
Equate to 10 and rearrange to find H M1
H =195 A1
5
7(b) Time to required point = 15 s B1
( )
↑v=100sinθ−10×15 =−70 B1 Both components.
→v=100cosθ=60
Magnitude = 92.2 B1
Angle below horizontal = tan -1 (70/60) = 49.4° B1
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9231-2021-mj-33-q07
May/June 2021 · Paper 33 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) R2 M1
y = 0 in trajectory equation: Rtanθ−g =0
2u2
( cosθ)2
(
R=)2u2sinθcosθ
only
A1 A
u
n
2
y
si
e
n
q
2
u
θ
ivale
2
n
u
t s
2
i
t
n
a
g
n
l
θ
e term expression, for example:
g
, , at least one intermediate line of
g g sec2θ
working, not just quoting a result.
SC B1 using SUVAT.
2
7(b) u2sinθcosθ M1 Or use SUVAT.
x=their
and substitute in trajectory equation.
g
u2 ( sinθ)2 A1 Single term.
H =
2g
2
7(c) 4H B1 AG
Use R= and simplify: tanθ= 3, θ = 60°
3
1
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7(d) dy gx M1 Differentiate with respect to x.
=tanθ−
dx u2
( cosθ)2
x M1 dy
tanθ− =±1 used Use =±1 as limiting case.
4 ( cosθ)2 dx
x = 3 +1, x = 3 −1 A1
3 −1< x < 3 +1 A1 Strict inequality, exact values.
Alternative method for question 7(d)
1 dy M1 Differentiate with respect to x.
y= 3x− x2, = 3−x
2 dx
dy M1 dy
=±1 used Use =±1 as limiting case.
dx dx
x = 3 +1 , x = 3 −1 A1
3 −1< x < 3 +1 A1 Strict inequality, exact values.
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7(d) Alternative method for question 7(d)
v =±v M1 Used, both cases considered.
When moving at 45° to horizontal,
x y
v = 40 cosθ , v = 40sinθ−10t M1
x y
1 ( ) 1 ( )
t= 30− 10 , t= 30+ 10
10 10
x = 3 +1 , x = 3 −1 A1
3 −1< x < 3 +1 A1 Strict inequality, exact values.
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9231-2021-on-31-q05
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 31 · Question 5 · 7 marks
5 At A: ↑usinθ−8g →ucosθ M1 Both.
usinθ−8g A1
tanα=
ucosθ
At B: ↑usinθ−32g →ucosθ M1 Both.
usinθ−32g A1
tanβ=
ucosθ
usinθ−8g usinθ−32g B1 Perpendicular directions, so tanα×tanβ=−1.
× =−1
ucosθ ucosθ
u2 −320u+25600=0 M1 Simplify to a quadratic in u.
u=160 A1
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9231-2021-on-32-q01
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 32 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1(a) Velocity: →ucosα B1
↑usinα−gT B1 Allow 10 for g. Must be T.
2
1(b) ucosα sinα M1 FT Allow missing minus sign on RHS for M1.
=− oe
usinα−gT cosα FT from (a).
u A1
T =
gsinα
2
1(c) u B1 AG
sinα<1 giving T >
g
1
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9231-2021-on-33-q05
Oct/Nov 2021 · Paper 33 · Question 5 · 7 marks
5 At A: ↑usinθ−8g →ucosθ M1 Both.
usinθ−8g A1
tanα=
ucosθ
At B: ↑usinθ−32g →ucosθ M1 Both.
usinθ−32g A1
tanβ=
ucosθ
usinθ−8g usinθ−32g B1 Perpendicular directions, so tanα×tanβ=−1.
× =−1
ucosθ ucosθ
u2 −320u+25600=0 M1 Simplify to a quadratic in u.
u=160 A1
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9231-2022-mj-31-q07
May/June 2022 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) For Q: xucosT B1
35 B1
For P: x cosT 1
2
35 M1 Equate and attempt to rearrange.
Collision, so cosT 1ucosT
2
35 3 2 A1 AG
T 1u T
Shown convincingly.
2 5 5
4uT 21 5T 1
4
7(b) Vertical motion to collision: M1 A1 M1 for both expressions, one correct.
1
For Q: yusinT gT2
2
35 1
For P: y sinT 1 g(T 1)2
2 2
1 1 35 4 1 M1 Equate and attempt to solve
Equate: u T gT2 T 1 g(T 1)2
5 2 2 5 2
14T 1 1 g T2 2T 1T2 21 T 1
2 4
16T 3621T 21, 1 55T A1
T 3
4
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7(c) x42 B1
y 24 M1
y24 (or 24 m below O) A1 Correct sign or in words.
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9231-2022-mj-32-q07
May/June 2022 · Paper 32 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) For Q: xucosT B1
35 B1
For P: x cosT 1
2
35 M1 Equate and attempt to rearrange.
Collision, so cosT 1ucosT
2
35 3 2 A1 AG
T 1u T
Shown convincingly.
2 5 5
4uT 21 5T 1
4
7(b) Vertical motion to collision: M1 A1 M1 for both expressions, one correct.
1
For Q: yusinT gT2
2
35 1
For P: y sinT 1 g(T 1)2
2 2
1 1 35 4 1 M1 Equate and attempt to solve
Equate: u T gT2 T 1 g(T 1)2
5 2 2 5 2
14T 1 1 g T2 2T 1T2 21 T 1
2 4
16T 3621T 21, 1 55T A1
T 3
4
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7(c) x42 B1
y 24 M1
y24 (or 24 m below O) A1 Correct sign or in words.
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9231-2022-mj-33-q03
May/June 2022 · Paper 33 · Question 3 · 8 marks
3(a) Components of velocity : 25cos 25sin2g B1
M1 A1 Expression for speed or square of speed.
Speed =
25cos2 25sin2g2
25cos2 25sin2g2 152 M1 Attempt to solve and find value for sin
625100gsin4g2 225
800 4 A1
sin
1000 5
5
3(b) 225sin B1
Time of flight = 4 (s)
g
225sin M1 Any equivalent method.
Range = 25cos
g
Range = 60 (m) A1 CWO
Alternative method for question 3(b)
4 1 B1 Equation of trajectory..
y x x2
3 45
Substitute y0 and solve M1
60 (m) A1
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9231-2022-on-31-q07
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 10 marks
7(a) 1 M1
0=Vsin75t− gt2
2
2V A1 AG
t = sin75
g
2
7(b) Vertical component of velocity is unchanged. B1
1
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7(c) 15 B1
Horizontally to wall, →15=Vcos75t; t =
Vcos75
eVcos75 B1 Speed after rebound.
15 M1 Time back to O
T =
eVcos75 3
t = T
5
Vertically for whole flight: M1
2V
t+T = sin75
g
15 15 2V A1
+ = sin75
Vcos75 eVcos75 g
V2cos75sin75=20g M1
Multiply by 2: V2sin150=40g, V 2 =80g A1
( )
V =4 5g =8.94 g
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9231-2022-on-32-q05
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 32 · Question 5 · 9 marks
5(a) → x=ucos t B1 Result quoted from MF19 scores 0/4.
1 B1
y=usin t− gt2
2
2 M1
x 1 x
Eliminate t: y=usin − g
cos 2 ucos
gx2 A1 Must be an intermediate line of working.
y=xtan− (1+tan2)
AG
2u2
4
5(b) 4 302 4 2 M1 Substituting values correctly.
20=30 −10 1+
3 2u2 3
u2 =625, u=25 A1
Substitute back into trajectory equation, M1 Obtain a 3-term quadratic.
g302 36
20=30tan − sec2 =30tan − (1+tan2 )
2.252 5
18tan2−75tan+68=0
4 M1
One solution is , (3tan−4)(6tan−17)=0
3
17 A1
Giving tan=
6
5
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9231-2022-on-33-q07
Oct/Nov 2022 · Paper 33 · Question 7 · 10 marks
7(a) 1 M1
0=Vsin75t− gt2
2
2V A1 AG
t = sin75
g
2
7(b) Vertical component of velocity is unchanged. B1
1
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7(c) 15 B1
Horizontally to wall, →15=Vcos75t; t =
Vcos75
eVcos75 B1 Speed after rebound.
15 M1 Time back to O
T =
eVcos75 3
t = T
5
Vertically for whole flight: M1
2V
t+T = sin75
g
15 15 2V A1
+ = sin75
Vcos75 eVcos75 g
V2cos75sin75=20g M1
Multiply by 2: V2sin150=40g, V 2 =80g A1
( )
V =4 5g =8.94 g
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9231-2023-mj-31-q07
May/June 2023 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) 800sin2 B1
H 80sin2 or
g
40sin B1
T 4sin or
g
2
7(b) 1 1 M1 A1 No extra terms.
Between t T and t 3 H
103T2
4 2
1 M1 Substitute their expressions for H and T from
Use results from part (a)
80sin2534sin2
part (a) and obtain a quadratic equation in sin
4
with no more than three terms.
4sin28sin30
1 A1 Single answer. NFWW.
sin , 30
2
Alternative method for question 7 part (b)
3 1 M1 A1 120 sin45
H y3403 sin 1032
4 2
3 M1 Substitute their expressions for H and T from
Use results from (a): 80sin2120 sin45
part (a) and obtain a quadratic equation in sin
4
with no more than three terms.
4sin28sin30
1 A1 Single answer. NFWW.
sin , 30
2
4
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7(c) When t 3 speeds 40cos and 40sin103 B1
Square and add to find square of speed: v2 20 3 2 102 M1 Must be numerical.
v2 1300, v10 13 [= 36.1] A1
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9231-2023-mj-32-q07
May/June 2023 · Paper 32 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) 800sin2 B1
H 80sin2 or
g
40sin B1
T 4sin or
g
2
7(b) 1 1 M1 A1 No extra terms.
Between t T and t 3 H
103T2
4 2
1 M1 Substitute their expressions for H and T from
Use results from part (a)
80sin2534sin2
part (a) and obtain a quadratic equation in sin
4
with no more than three terms.
4sin28sin30
1 A1 Single answer. NFWW.
sin , 30
2
Alternative method for question 7 part (b)
3 1 M1 A1 120 sin45
H y3403 sin 1032
4 2
3 M1 Substitute their expressions for H and T from
Use results from (a): 80sin2120 sin45
part (a) and obtain a quadratic equation in sin
4
with no more than three terms.
4sin28sin30
1 A1 Single answer. NFWW.
sin , 30
2
4
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7(c) When t 3 speeds 40cos and 40sin103 B1
Square and add to find square of speed: v2 20 3 2 102 M1 Must be numerical.
v2 1300, v10 13 [= 36.1] A1
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9231-2023-mj-33-q07
May/June 2023 · Paper 33 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) For aircraft, d 5T B1
1 B1 To point of collision.
For ball, 4usin T 10T2
2
For ball, ucos T d 85T 8 B1
Eliminate u: *M1
u4 1 5
45T2
55T 8
4 T 10T2, u and u
5 2 4T 3T
Dependent on LHS of second B1 being 4,
3 45T2 45T 8 expression involving only T
3T2 4T 40 DM1 Dependent on previous M1.
Obtain and solve 3-term quadratic.
T 2 A1 Single correct answer.
6 2
Note d 8 used leads to T B1B1B0M1M1A0
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7(b) usin10T M1 OE
tan1
Accept ‘tan = ……’
ucos
8 A1 OE
tan1
9
Direction is 41.6° below the horizontal A1 CAO
Note: d 8 used leads to 20.9 above the
horizontal.
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9231-2023-on-31-q05
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 31 · Question 5 · 9 marks
5(a) gx2 M1
Use equation of trajectory: y=xtan− sec2:
2u2
3 1
(3a)2
1
a=3a −g 1+
8 3 2u2 9
5 5ga A1 At least one step of working.
a= , u2 =8ga
8 u2 AG
2
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5(b) 2usin B1
For P, time of flight T =
g
For P, range = Tucos B1
1 1 B1
For Q, time of flight = T, so range = TVcos
2 2
Equate: Vcos=2ucos (1)
1 M1
gT2
1 2 4Vsin
For Q vertically: 0=Vsin T − , so T =
2 4 g
Equate with result for P: A1
4Vsin 2usin 1
= so Vsin= usin (2)
g g 2
From (1) and (2): V2 =u2 4(cos)2 + 1 (sin)2 M1
4
9 1 1 145 A1
V2 =u2
4 +
= u2
10 4 10 40
V = 29ag
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9231-2023-on-32-q06
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 32 · Question 6 · 9 marks
6(a) → x=ucos t
1 B1 Both correct.
y=usin t− gt2
2
2 M1 Eliminate.
x 1 x
Eliminate t: y=usin − g
ucos 2 ucosα
gx2 A1
y=xtan− sec2 AG
2u2
3
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6(b) 4 g322 16 B1
h=32tan− sec2 [= 32tan− sec2]
5 2402 5
g322 8 B1
h=32tan− sec2 [= 32tan− sec2]
( )2 5
2 40 2
8 5 16 M1 Equate expressions for h and obtain a 3-term quadratic in
32tan− sec2= (32tan− sec2)
tan.
5 4 5
32t−
8( 1+t2)
=40t−4
( 1+t2)
5
3t2 −10t+3=0
1 A1 Both correct
t=3,
3
h=80 M1 For using their value of t to work out one value of h.
80
h=
A1 Both correct
9
6
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9231-2023-on-33-q05
Oct/Nov 2023 · Paper 33 · Question 5 · 9 marks
5(a) gx2 M1
Use equation of trajectory: y=xtan− sec2:
2u2
3 1
(3a)2
1
a=3a −g 1+
8 3 2u2 9
5 5ga A1 At least one step of working.
a= , u2 =8ga
8 u2 AG
2
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5(b) 2usin B1
For P, time of flight T =
g
For P, range = Tucos B1
1 1 B1
For Q, time of flight = T, so range = TVcos
2 2
Equate: Vcos=2ucos (1)
1 M1
gT2
1 2 4Vsin
For Q vertically: 0=Vsin T − , so T =
2 4 g
Equate with result for P: A1
4Vsin 2usin 1
= so Vsin= usin (2)
g g 2
From (1) and (2): V2 =u2 4(cos)2 + 1 (sin)2 M1
4
9 1 1 145 A1
V2 =u2
4 +
= u2
10 4 10 40
V = 29ag
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9231-2024-mj-31-q03
May/June 2024 · Paper 31 · Question 3 · 5 marks
3 usin605g, and ucos60 , or usin6015g , and ucos60 B1
usin605g M1* Accept equivalent for t15.
If is direction of velocity at t 5, tan
ucos60
usin605g usin6015g M1dep Multiply two expressions involving relevant
For perpendicular directions, 1
velocities and equate to – 1.
ucos60 ucos60
Simplify: 3u2 75g2 10 3ug1u2 0, u2 100 3u75000 M1 Simplify to quadratic in u (may see g ).
4 4
u5 3g A1 OE. Accept 50 3 or 86.6.
5
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9231-2024-mj-31-q07
May/June 2024 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) Energy: 1mu2 1mv2 mga1cos *M1 m must be present, dimensionally correct, no
2 2 missing terms.
Allow sin instead of cos.
Allow sign errors.
mv2 B1 No reaction when P loses contact.
N2L: mgcos
a
Eliminate v2 DM1
u2 2ag A1 AG
cos
3ag
4
7(b) Vertical component of velocity of P when it leaves the sphere: vsin *B1 Must not come from u.
55ag
216
V2 vsin2 2ga1cos DM1 Use of 'v2 u2 2as.
Allow sin for cos.
Allow sign errors.
847ag A1 AEF
V
216
3
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7(c) 1 847ag 55ag M1
t
g 216 216
1 a a A1
847 55 1.48
6 6g g
2
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9231-2024-mj-32-q03
May/June 2024 · Paper 32 · Question 3 · 5 marks
3 usin605g, and ucos60 , or usin6015g , and ucos60 B1
usin605g M1* Accept equivalent for t15.
If is direction of velocity at t 5, tan
ucos60
usin605g usin6015g M1dep Multiply two expressions involving relevant
For perpendicular directions, 1
velocities and equate to – 1.
ucos60 ucos60
Simplify: 3u2 75g2 10 3ug1u2 0, u2 100 3u75000 M1 Simplify to quadratic in u (may see g ).
4 4
u5 3g A1 OE. Accept 50 3 or 86.6.
5
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9231-2024-mj-32-q07
May/June 2024 · Paper 32 · Question 7 · 9 marks
7(a) Energy: 1mu2 1mv2 mga1cos *M1 m must be present, dimensionally correct, no
2 2 missing terms.
Allow sin instead of cos.
Allow sign errors.
mv2 B1 No reaction when P loses contact.
N2L: mgcos
a
Eliminate v2 DM1
u2 2ag A1 AG
cos
3ag
4
7(b) Vertical component of velocity of P when it leaves the sphere: vsin *B1 Must not come from u.
55ag
216
V2 vsin2 2ga1cos DM1 Use of 'v2 u2 2as.
Allow sin for cos.
Allow sign errors.
847ag A1 AEF
V
216
3
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7(c) 1 847ag 55ag M1
t
g 216 216
1 a a A1
847 55 1.48
6 6g g
2
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9231-2024-mj-33-q06
May/June 2024 · Paper 33 · Question 6 · 8 marks
6(a) Components of velocity are ucos, usingt B1
2 M1 Square and add components of velocity and
ucos2 usingt2
3
4 u
equate to 3 u 2 .
4
7 A1 AG
u2 100usin25000
At least one correct line of working seen.
16
3
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6(b) Let be angle of direction of motion with horizontal at t5, then B1 Either way up.
usin5g
tan
ucos
usin5g M1 Must be – 1 not +1.
tan tan1, so tan 1 FT their expression for tan.
ucos
u50sin A1
Use in result from part (a) to form equation in u or sin M1
4 A1 Both.
u2 1600, u40 and sin
5
Alternative method for question 6(b)
3 M1
ucos usin
4
4 4 A1
tan or sin
3 5
3 4 M1 A1 Allow sign error.
ucos u50
4 5
4 A1 Both seen.
u40 and sin
5
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6(b) Alternative method for question 6(b)
3 M1
ucos usin
4
4 4 A1
tan or sin
3 5
Use in result from part (a) to form equation in u M1
1000 A1
u40
and
7
4 A1 Both seen.
u40 only and sin
5
5
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9231-2024-on-31-q01
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 31 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1 1 M1 For one equation with one error.
Use equation of trajectory with point (56, H) or 84, H
2
A1 Both correct.
5g 1 5g
H =112− 562 or H =168− 842
2u2 2 2u2
Eliminate to find u or H M1
u=35 A1
H = 48 A1
5
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9231-2024-on-32-q05
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 32 · Question 5 · 8 marks
5(a)
Use correct equation of trajectory:
4
a=3a
1
−
g (3a)2
1+
1
M1 No (implied) sight of trajectory equation M0.
5 3 2u2 9
4 5ga2 5ga 1 A1 At least one step of intermediate working must be
a=a− , = , u2 =25ga seen.
5 u2 u2 5
AG
2
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5(b) For P, time of flight T and range R B1
For Q, time of flight ½ T and range R
2usin 10a Time of flight for P or Q.
T = =
g g
2 3 B1 Range for P.
[From motion of P, R= 25ag =] 1 5a
g 10
1 2R M1 Obtain an expression for vcos. May involve u
For Q: →R=vcos T, vcos=
and .
2 T
2 M1 Obtain an expression for vsin. May involve u
1 1 1 1
0=vsin T − g T , vsin= gT and .
2 2 2 4
2 2 M1
2R 1 5
Square and add: v2 = + gT =90ag+ ag
T 4 8
725 A1 1
v2 = ag gT
8 tan= 4 = 1
2R 12
T
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5(b) Alternative method for question 5(b)
For P, time of flight T and range R M1
For Q, time of flight ½ T and range R
Horizontal motion for P and Q
T
R=ucosT and R=(vcos)
2 Both.
Vertical motion for P and Q M1
gT gT 1
usin= and vsin= Both, may come from using s=ut+ at2.
2 4 2
Equate two expressions for R: A1 6
vcos= u
vcos=2ucos
10
Equate two expressions for vertical motion: A1
1 1
vsin= usin vsin= u
2 2 10
1 29 M1
Square and add: v2 =u2 4cos2+ sin2
= u2
4 8
29 725 A1
25ag = ag
8 8
6
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9231-2024-on-33-q01
Oct/Nov 2024 · Paper 33 · Question 1 · 5 marks
1 1 M1 For one equation with one error.
Use equation of trajectory with point (56, H) or 84, H
2
A1 Both correct.
5g 1 5g
H =112− 562 or H =168− 842
2u2 2 2u2
Eliminate to find u or H M1
u=35 A1
H = 48 A1
5
Question Answer Marks Guidance
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9231-2025-mj-31-q02
May/June 2025 · Paper 31 · Question 2 · 6 marks
2(a)
10=35t−
g 352( 1+t2) B1 Use trajectory equation to set up quadratic in
2242 t=tan using (35,10).
6125t2−20160t+11885=0 M1 Form three-term quadratic in t and equate to 0.
OE, for example 1225t2−4032t+2377=0.
tan=0.769leading to =37.6. A1 If B0M0 earned, award B1 for correct answer.
tan=2.52 leading to =68.4. A1 If B0M0 earned, award B1 for correct answer.
4
2(b) g M1 Complete method to find the range, x, using the
Use trajectory equation with y = 0: 0=xtan− x2(1+tan2)
2242 larger of their two values found in part 2(a).
39.5 A1 Accept 39.4≤x≤39.5.
Alternative method for question 2(b)
Time of flight, T =4.8sin [= 4.4629…] M1 Complete method to find the range, x, using the
x=24Tcos larger of their two values found in part 2(a).
39.5 A1 Accept 39.4≤x≤39.5.
Alternative method for question 2(b)
u2sin2 M1 Complete method to find the range, x, using the
Use range formula: x=
larger of their two values found in part 2(a).
g
39.5 A1 Accept 39.4≤x≤39.5.
2
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9231-2025-mj-32-q02
May/June 2025 · Paper 32 · Question 2 · 6 marks
2(a)
10=35t−
g 352( 1+t2) B1 Use trajectory equation to set up quadratic in
2242 t=tan using (35,10).
6125t2−20160t+11885=0 M1 Form three-term quadratic in t and equate to 0.
OE, for example 1225t2−4032t+2377=0.
tan=0.769leading to =37.6. A1 If B0M0 earned, award B1 for correct answer.
tan=2.52 leading to =68.4. A1 If B0M0 earned, award B1 for correct answer.
4
2(b) g M1 Complete method to find the range, x, using the
Use trajectory equation with y = 0: 0=xtan− x2(1+tan2)
2242 larger of their two values found in part 2(a).
39.5 A1 Accept 39.4≤x≤39.5.
Alternative method for question 2(b)
Time of flight, T =4.8sin [= 4.4629…] M1 Complete method to find the range, x, using the
x=24Tcos larger of their two values found in part 2(a).
39.5 A1 Accept 39.4≤x≤39.5.
Alternative method for question 2(b)
u2sin2 M1 Complete method to find the range, x, using the
Use range formula: x=
larger of their two values found in part 2(a).
g
39.5 A1 Accept 39.4≤x≤39.5.
2
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9231-2025-mj-33-q07
May/June 2025 · Paper 33 · Question 7 · 11 marks
7(a) v =Usin45−gT B1
y
v =Ucos45
x
1
7(b) v B1 SOI
y =−tan60
v
x
U M1 Substitute values for trigonometric ratios to obtain
−gT
a linear equation in U and T only.
2
=− 3 U − 2gT =− 3U
U
2
U ( ) 2U( ) U ( ) A1 AG, shown convincingly.
T = 1+ 3 = 1+ 3 = 2+ 6
2g 2g 2g
3
7(c) U B1 D in terms of U and T .
D= T
2
U B1 H in terms of U and T .
H = T −1gT2
2 2 With or without modulus sign.
U M1 OE
2 T −1 2 gT2 1 2 2−1 2 ( 1 2 U ( 2+ 6 )) 1− 3 Obtain a numerical value, may be un-simplified.
= = Division or ratios.
U 1 2 2
T 2 With or without modulus sign.
2
H:D=1 :1+ 3 A1 OE (for exampleH:D= 3−1:2), CWO
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7(c) Alternative method for question 7(c)
U U ( ) B1 D in terms of U and g .
D= 2+ 6
22g
U U ( ) U ( ) 2 U2 B1 H in terms of U and g .
H = 2+ 6 −1g 2+ 6 = − With or without modulus sign.
22g 2 2g 2g
2 M1 OE
U U ( ) U ( )
2+ 6 −1g 2+ 6 Obtain a numerical value, may be un-simplified.
22g 2 2g 1− 3 Division or ratios.
=
U U ( ) 2 With or without modulus sign.
2+ 6
22g
H:D=1 :1+ 3 A1 OE (for exampleH:D= 3−1:2), CWO
Alternative method for question 7(c)
D= U U ( 2+ 6 ) B1 D= U2 ( 1+ 3 )
2 2g 2g
2 2 B1
6 2
U = U −2gH
2 2
U2 M1
()H =
2g
H:D=1 :1+ 3 A1 OE (for exampleH:D= 3−1:2), CWO
4
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7(d) 2 3 2 B1 OE, accept un-simplified.
w = U = U Allow negative sign.
y 3 2 3
2 M1
U
w2 =w2 + = 2U2 + 1U2
y 2 3 2
A1 CWO
w=U 2+1 =U 7
3 2 6
3
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9231-2025-mj-34-q03
May/June 2025 · Paper 34 · Question 3 · 7 marks
3(a) x B1 Explicitly stated.
(→) x=(ucos) t or t =
ucos
( ) y=(usin) t−1gt2 B1 Explicitly stated.
2
2 M1 Eliminate t.
x x
y=usin −1g Must see this substitution.
ucos 2 ucos
gx2 A1 AG, shown convincingly.
y=xtan− sec2
Dependent on all 3 previous marks being awarded.
2u2
4
3(b) 8=64tan−128 ( 1+tan2 ) M1 May be un-simplified, must be an equation in a single
5 trigonometric function.
16tan2−40tan+21=0 M1 Obtain 3-term quadratic.
AEF, for example 128tan2−320tan+168=0.
tan= 3, 7 A1 Both answers required.
4 4
3
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9231-2025-on-31-q07
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 12 marks
7(a) dy 2gx M1 Valid attempt at differentiating.
=tan−
dx 2u2cos2
dy B1
=−1
dx
−1= 4− 2 x M1 Form equation with –1 and attempt to find a value for x .
3 45 A A
x =105 A1 525
A 2 52.5 or .
g
y = 35 A1 175 dy
A 4 8.75 or . SC B1 for 35 OE from setting =+1.
2g 4 dx
Alternative method for question 7(a)
Horizontally: v =25cos=15 M1 Both equations, allow sign error.
H
Vertically: v =25sin−gt=20−gt
V
v B1
At A: V =−tan45=−1
v
H
20−gt M1 With RHS = –1, find value for t and x or y
=−1, t= 7 A A
15 2
x =105 A1 525
A 2 52.5 or .
g
y = 35 A1 175 dy
A 4 8.75 or . SC B1 for 35 OE from setting =+1.
2g 4 dx
5
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7(b) Let v be the velocity before the collision at A. B1
u =ucos=15=v
x x
v =−v =−15 B1
y x
B1 FT
Speed: v2 +v2 =15 2 (ms–1)
x y
3
7(c) Let w be the velocity after the collision. M1 Correct application of NEL.
w=ev=5 2
3 A1
gx2 M1 Substitute values into trajectory equation and solve to find x.
−35 =xtan45− , 9x2 −x−35 =0. OR
4 2 ( 5 2 )2 (cos45)2 5 4 Complete method to find x that firstly determines the time of
3
the flight after the particle strikes the barrier.
OR
35=−5 21 2t+1gt2, t=3
4 3 2 2 2
x=(wcos45)t =53
3 2
x= 5 (metres) A1
2
4
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9231-2025-on-32-q04
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 32 · Question 4 · 7 marks
4(a) Horizontal velocities are the same: B1 B0 M0 M0 A0 for using U =U .
q
U cos=Ucos
q
d =(Usin)T −1gT2 + ( U sin ) T +1gT2 M1 Apply vertical equation of motion on both
2 q 2 particles and combine.
Ucos M1 Substitute U and simplify.
d =(Usin)T + sinT q
cos
d =UT(sin+costan) A1 AG, shown convincingly.
4
4(b) Usin=gT B1 Correct equation for T.
U2sin M1 Substitute their expression for T in given
d = (sin+costan) result from part 4(a) OR complete method for
g
finding d in terms of U and g only.
May include unevaluated trigonometric
functions.
Note: d =2UT and U =2gT .
U2 A1
d =
g
3
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9231-2025-on-33-q07
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 33 · Question 7 · 12 marks
7(a) dy 2gx M1 Valid attempt at differentiating.
=tan−
dx 2u2cos2
dy B1
=−1
dx
−1= 4− 2 x M1 Form equation with –1 and attempt to find a value for x .
3 45 A A
x =105 A1 525
A 2 52.5 or .
g
y = 35 A1 175 dy
A 4 8.75 or . SC B1 for 35 OE from setting =+1.
2g 4 dx
Alternative method for question 7(a)
Horizontally: v =25cos=15 M1 Both equations, allow sign error.
H
Vertically: v =25sin−gt=20−gt
V
v B1
At A: V =−tan45=−1
v
H
20−gt M1 With RHS = –1, find value for t and x or y
=−1, t= 7 A A
15 2
x =105 A1 525
A 2 52.5 or .
g
y = 35 A1 175 dy
A 4 8.75 or . SC B1 for 35 OE from setting =+1.
2g 4 dx
5
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7(b) Let v be the velocity before the collision at A. B1
u =ucos=15=v
x x
v =−v =−15 B1
y x
B1 FT
Speed: v2 +v2 =15 2 (ms–1)
x y
3
7(c) Let w be the velocity after the collision. M1 Correct application of NEL.
w=ev=5 2
3 A1
gx2 M1 Substitute values into trajectory equation and solve to find x.
−35 =xtan45− , 9x2 −x−35 =0. OR
4 2 ( 5 2 )2 (cos45)2 5 4 Complete method to find x that firstly determines the time of
3
the flight after the particle strikes the barrier.
OR
35=−5 21 2t+1gt2, t=3
4 3 2 2 2
x=(wcos45)t =53
3 2
x= 5 (metres) A1
2
4
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9231-2025-on-34-q02
Oct/Nov 2025 · Paper 34 · Question 2 · 6 marks
2(a) gx2 B1 Allow equation derived from first principles.
Use trajectory equation from MF19: y=xtan− .
2u2cos2 Substitute tan=2, cos2=1 , g=10 and simplify.
5
10x2 25x2 AG, shown convincingly.
y=2x− =2x−
2u21 u2
5
1
2(b) 2582 M1 Substitute correctly and solve equation from part 2(a).
12=28−
u2
u2 =400 u=20 A1
25D2 M1 Solve the equation from part 2(a) with y=0.
0=2D− leading to D=0, D=32.
400
25D2 M1 Solve the equation from part 2(a) with y=7.
7=2D− leading to D=4, D=28.
400
28≤D≤32 only. A1 Accept strict inequalities.
5
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9231-2026-mj-31-q07
May/June 2026 · Paper 31 · Question 7 · 6 marks
7 EITHER:
s =10+53 [13] and
hor 5
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 20 of 22
s
v e r
= 45 5 4
(*B1 For both unsimplified distances – may see these two
values on a diagram.
4 u t s i n 12 g t 2 = − and 1 3 c o s = u t DM1 Applying s = u t + 12 a t 2 both horizontally and
vertically.
Allow sin/cos mix only.
No sign errors, must be using a=−g.
Dependent on previous B1 mark.
ucos 4 usin−gt 3 B1 Use perpendicular condition to form a correct
= or =−
equation in u, t and
gt−usin 3 ucos 4
−3ucos=4usin−4gt
.
− 3
1 3
t
= 4
4 + 12t g t 2
− 4 g t
M1 Eliminate two of
2gt2 =55
, , u t to obtain an equation in one
variable only – dependent on all previous marks.
Can be implied by t = 12 1 1 = 1 .6 5 8 3 1 ...
u c o s 21 61 1 1 , u s i n 72 12 1 1 5 3 .8 = = = A1 AWRT 53.8 (53.78116…) or 0.939 (0.938658…).
u = 1 3 .3 A1)
AWRT 13.3 (13.26735…) or 7 74 44 5 .
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Alternative Method 1
s =10+53 [13] and
hor 5
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s
v e r
= 45 5 4
(*B1 For both unsimplified distances – may see these two
values on a diagram.
4=13tan−
g132
( 1+tan2 )
DB1 Correct trajectory equation in terms of u and in
any form.
2u2
tan− g13( 1+tan2 ) =−3
u2 4
4 2 t a n 4 1 3 (1 t a n 2 ) 3 2 u − g + = − u
or
4 ucos = or
3 u2sin2−2g4
3
4
s i n
c o s
1
c
3
o s
− =
u
u
−
u
g
M1 Differentiate general trajectory equation, set equal to
− 34 and use their horizontal distance travelled to
form an equation in u and only. Allow a single
slip in the differentiation of the trajectory equation.
OR
Use perpendicular condition to form a correct
equation in u and .
1 6 9
2 6
( 1
t a n
t a n 2
8
) 4 1
4
3
t a
( 1
n
t a n
3
2 )
g +
−
=
g +
+
M1 Attempt to combine their two equations to arrive at
an equation in either u or only – dependent on all
previous marks.
May see, if correct, 1 6 9
1 6
t a n 2 1 3 t a n 42 95 76 [ 0 ] − − = .
t a n 75 12 = 5 3 .8 = A1 AWRT 53.8 (53.78116…) or 0.939 (0.938658…).
u = 1 3 .3 A1)
AWRT 13.3 (13.26735…) or 7745 .
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Alternative Method 2
s =10+53 [13] and
hor 5
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s
v e r
= 45 5 4
(B1 For both unsimplified distances – may see these two
values on a diagram.
2
5ucos 3
=u2sin2−2104
4 5
91
6
u 2 c o s 2 u 2 s i n 2 8 0 = −
1 3 c o s
5 c o
4
s 3
5 0
s
1
i n
0
= u
u
+
u
1 3
2 c
4
o
0
s
( 3 c o s 4 s i n )
=
u
+
M1 M1 for at least one equation in terms of u and only.
Allow sin/cos mix on the terms only (no other
errors allowed).
A1 For two different correct equations in u and only.
Might see 35 54 u c o s u s i n 1 0
u
1
c
3
o s
− = − .
8 0
c
1
o
3
s 3 c o s
4 0
4 s i n 1
9
6
c o s 2 s i n 2
− =
+
−
M1 Attempt to combine their two equations to arrive at
an equation in either u or only – dependent on all
previous marks.
t a n 75 12 = 5 3 .8 = A1 AWRT 53.8 (53.78116…) or 0.939 (0.938658…).
u = 1 3 .3 A1)
AWRT 13.3 (13.26735…) or 7745 .
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9231-2026-mj-32-q07
May/June 2026 · Paper 32 · Question 7 · 6 marks
7 EITHER:
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 20 of 22
s
h o r
= 1 0 + 5 35 [ 1 3 ] and s
v e r
= 45 5 4
(*B1 For both unsimplified distances – may see these two
values on a diagram.
4 u t s i n 12 g t 2 = − and 1 3 c o s = u t DM1 Applying s = u t + 12 a t 2 both horizontally and
vertically.
Allow sin/cos mix only.
No sign errors, must be using a=−g.
Dependent on previous B1 mark.
ucos 4
= or
gt−usin 3
s i n
c o s
3
4
u
u
− g t
= −
3 c o s 4 s i n 4 − u = u − g t
B1 Use perpendicular condition to form a correct
equation in u, t and .
− 3
1 3
t
= 4
4 + 12t g t 2
− 4 g t
M1 Eliminate two of u,,t to obtain an equation in one
2gt2 =55
variable only – dependent on all previous marks.
Can be implied by t=1 11=1.65831...
2
u c o s 21 61 1 1 , u s i n 72 12 1 1 5 3 .8 = = = A1 AWRT 53.8 (53.78116…) or 0.939 (0.938658…).
u=13.3 A1)
AWRT 13.3 (13.26735…) or 7 74 44 5 .
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Alternative Method 1
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s
h o r
= 1 0 + 5 35 [ 1 3 ] and s
v e r
= 45 5 4
(*B1 For both unsimplified distances – may see these two
values on a diagram.
4 1 3 t a n
2
1 3
2
2 ( 1 t a n 2 ) = − g
u
+ DB1 Correct trajectory equation in terms of u and in
any form.
t a n g
u
1
2
3 ( 1 t a n 2 ) 34 − + = −
4 2 t a n 4 1 3 (1 t a n 2 ) 3 2 u − g + = − u
or
4
3 2 s i n
c
2
o s
2 4
=
u
u
− g
or 3
4
s i n
c o s
1
c
3
o s
− =
u
u
−
u
g
M1 Differentiate general trajectory equation, set equal to
− 34 and use their horizontal distance travelled to
form an equation in u and only. Allow a single
slip in the differentiation of the trajectory equation.
OR
Use perpendicular condition to form a correct
equation in u and .
1 6 9
2 6
( 1
t a n
t a n 2
8
) 4 1
4
3
t a
( 1
n
t a n
3
2 )
g +
−
=
g +
+
M1 Attempt to combine their two equations to arrive at
an equation in either u or only – dependent on all
previous marks.
May see, if correct, 1 6 9
1 6
t a n 2 1 3 t a n 42 95 76 [ 0 ] − − = .
tan= 71
52
5 3 .8 = A1 AWRT 53.8 (53.78116…) or 0.939 (0.938658…).
u = 1 3 .3 A1) AWRT 13.3 (13.26735…) or 7 74 44 5 .
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Alternative Method 2
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 22 of 22
s
h o r
= 1 0 + 5 35 [ 1 3 ] and s
v e r
= 45 5 4
(B1 For both unsimplified distances – may see these two
values on a diagram.
2
5ucos 3
=u2sin2−2104
4 5
91
6
u 2 c o s 2 u 2 s i n 2 8 0 = −
1 3 c o s
5 c o
4
s 3
5 0
s
1
i n
0
= u
u
+
u
M1 M1 for at least one equation in terms of u and
only.
Allow sin/cos mix on the terms only (no other
errors allowed).
u2cos
13= (3cos+4sin)
40 A1 For two different correct equations in u and only.
13
Might see −35ucos=usin−10 .
5 4 ucos
8 0
c
1
o
3
s 3 c o s
4 0
4 s i n 1
9
6
c o s 2 s i n 2
− =
+
−
M1 Attempt to combine their two equations to arrive at
an equation in either u or only – dependent on all
previous marks.
t a n 75 12 = =53.8 A1 AWRT 53.8 (53.78116…) or 0.939 (0.938658…).
u = 1 3 .3 A1)
AWRT 13.3 (13.26735…) or 7 74 44 5 .
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9231-2026-mj-33-q07
May/June 2026 · Paper 33 · Question 7 · 8 marks
7(a)
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 19 of 20
s i n V
y
= u
P
− g t , and so 2 5 s i n 1 0 V
y
= − t .
At impact, V
y
= 0 , hence, 2 5 45 − 1 0 t = 0 , t = 2
B1
AG, minimum working
.
2 5 45 − 1 0 t = 0 OR
2 5
g
45
=
2
1
0
0
.
B0 if 20−10t=0 alone with no previous working shown.
B0 if not using g = 10.
1
7(b) h=202−1g22 *M1 Use
2
s = u t + 12 a t 2 to find h.
Substitute t = 2, u = 2 5 45 or 2 5 35 and a = g .
May see h = 2 5 45 2 12 g 2 2 or h = 2 5 35 2 12 g 2 2
or 0 = 2 0 2 − 2 g h
20
or h= 2.
2
Must be clear that h = 20 is the maximum height.
2 5 t
Q
− 12 g t
Q
2 = '2 0 ' DM1 Use s = u t + 12 a t 2 to find the time Q takes to get to h.
Substitute u = 2 5 and a = g .
Allow their h.
This line fully correct implies M1M1.
t =1, T =2−t =1 A1 Exclude
Q Q
tQ = 4 .
Must distinguish between T and tQ (for example, t = 1, T = 1
earns A1).
3
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7(c)
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c o s c o s 1 5 v = u
P
=
leading to
s i n
c
1
o
5
s
s i n
v =
*M1 Use the fact that horizontal component of the velocity is
unchanged, meaning vcos=15, to find the vertical
component of the velocity of P after the collision, V
y
.
Implied by 1 5 t a n V
y
= .
0 ( s i n ) 2 2 = v − g y
m a x
0
c
1
o
5
s
s i n
2
2
=
− g y
m a x
DM1 Use v 2 = u 2 + 2 a s .
Substitute their V
y
and a = g with vertical component of
velocity at maximum height set to 0 to find h.
y
m a x
4 54 t a n 2 = A1
Greatest height above ground 2 0 4 54 t a n 2 = + A1 OE, for example, 2 0 1 1 .2 5 t a n 2 + .
4
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9231-2026-mj-34-q06
May/June 2026 · Paper 34 · Question 6 · 7 marks
6(a)
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 18 of 25
d 12 ( g s i n ) T 2 =
or
1mv2 =mgdsin
2
v 2 2 g d s i n =
*B1 Throughout this part allow t instead of T for
full marks.
First line of working must be a direct
substitution into s=ut+1at2 (although u = 0
2
and v=(gsin)T 2gdsin=(gsin)T
can be implied). Therefore, if the first line of
working is 2 d g s i n T 2 = then award B0. If
working backwards from AG this is B0.
Energy approach – must get to a correct
equation in T for B1.
2d DB1 AG, at least one line of working from
2d =gsinT2 T =
gsin
or
2gdsin 2gdsin 2d
T = = =
gsin g2sin2 gsin
d 12 ( g s i n ) T 2 = to given answer OE.
Allow d = 12 a T 2 with one line of working
leading to T =
2 d
a
and then given answer
provided a g s i n = is explicitly stated.
B1 B0 for a g s i n = , therefore d = 12 a T 2
T
2 d
a g
2
s
d
i n
= = .
Energy: T
2
g
g d
s i
s
n
i n
g
2
s
d
i n
= = is B0.
2
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6(b) EITHER:
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d c o s u T c o s d u T = =
(*B1 Throughout this part allow t instead of T for
2d full marks.
or dcos=u cos Stating d=uT implies this mark.
gsin
h u T s i n ( 2 ) 12 g T 2 − = − −
or
h u
g
2
s
d
i n
s i n ( 2 )
1
2
g
g
2
s
d
i n
2
− = − −
*M1 Applying s = u t + 12 a t 2 (or other complete
method) to find the vertical distance travelled
by P. Allow s i n for s i n ( 2 ) − .
Allow y for the vertical height but not d .
Allow sign errors only.
d s i n u
g
2
s
d
i n
s i n
1
2
g
g
2
s
d
i n
2
− = −
or
u T s i n u T s i n
1
2
g T 2 − = −
or
d s i n d s i n
1
2
g T 2 − = −
A1 OE, obtaining a second correct equation in two
of d, u, and T. Can be implied by T
4 u s i
g
n
=
or T 2
4 d s i
g
n
= .
4 d s i
g
n
g
2
s
d
i n
2
4 s i n
s i
2
n
=
= or s i n s i n
s i
1
n
− = −
DM1 Eliminate all given unknowns to obtain an
equation in only.
=45 A1) OE, for example, 14 π or AWRT 0.785
(0.7853981…) radians.
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6(b) OR:
Alternative approach 1 – considering the motion of P parallel to the slope
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 20 of 25
d ( u c o s 2 ) T 12 ( g s i n ) T 2 = +
(*M1 Throughout this part allow t instead of T for
full marks.
Applying s = u t + 12 a t 2 parallel to the slope.
Allow sign errors only. Must be d on the LHS.
A1 Fully correct equation.
d ( u c o s 2 )
g
2
s
d
i n
1
2
( g s i n )
g
2
s
d
i n
2
= +
A1 Eliminate one of T, d or u to obtain a correct
equation in the other two variables, for example,
T2gsin 1
=(ucos2)T + (gsin)T2.
2 2
u T c o s 2 0 = c o s 2 0 = DM1 Eliminate all given unknowns to obtain an
equation in only.
4 5 = A1) OE, for example, 14 π or AWRT 0.785
(0.7853981…) radians.
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6(b) OR:
Alternative approach 2 – equation of the trajectory
© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 Page 21 of 25
d c o s u T c o s d u T = = or d c o s u
g
2
s
d
i n
c o s
=
(*B1 Throughout this part allow t instead of T for
full marks.
Stating d=uT implies this mark. Or for another
correct equation in at least two of d, u and T.
d s i n d c o s t a n
g
2
(
u
d
2
c
c
o
o
s
s 2
) 2
− = −
*M1 Applying the equation of the trajectory.
Allow sign errors only.
LHS must be d s i n .
g d 4 u 2 s i n = A1 Fully correct unsimplified equation.
4 u 2 s i n 2 2 u 2 = 2 s i n 2 1 = DM1 Eliminate all given unknowns to obtain an
equation in only.
4 5 = A1) OE, for example, 14 π or AWRT 0.785
(0.7853981…) radians.
Available marks 5
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