Mark Scheme (Results)

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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level

In Mechanics 2 (WME02) Paper 01
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General Marking Guidance

• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners

must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they
mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must
be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather
than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not
according to their perception of where the grade boundaries
may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark
scheme should be used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be
awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if
deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark
scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero
marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit
according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will
provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and
exemplification may be limited.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate
has replaced it with an alternative response.
PEARSON EDEXCEL IAL MATHEMATICS

General Instructions for Marking

1. The total number of marks for the paper is 75.

2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:

‘M’ marks
These are marks given for a correct method or an attempt at a correct method. In Mechanics they
are usually awarded for the application of some mechanical principle to produce an equation.
e.g. resolving in a particular direction, taking moments about a point, applying a suvat equation,
applying the conservation of momentum principle etc.
The following criteria are usually applied to the equation.

To earn the M mark, the equation

(i) should have the correct number of terms
(ii) be dimensionally correct i.e. all the terms need to be dimensionally correct
e.g. in a moments equation, every term must be a ‘force x distance’ term or ‘mass x distance’, if we
allow them to cancel ‘g’ s.
For a resolution, all terms that need to be resolved (multiplied by sin or cos) must be resolved to
earn the M mark.

M marks are sometimes dependent (DM) on previous M marks having been earned.
e.g. when two simultaneous equations have been set up by, for example, resolving in two
directions and there is then an M mark for solving the equations to find a particular quantity – this
M mark is often dependent on the two previous M marks having been earned.

‘A’ marks
These are dependent accuracy (or sometimes answer) marks and can only be awarded if the
previous M mark has been earned. E.g. M0 A1 is impossible.

‘B’ marks
These are independent accuracy marks where there is no method (e.g. often given for a comment
or for a graph)

A few of the A and B marks may be f.t. – follow through – marks.

3. General Abbreviations

These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in the mark schemes.

• bod – benefit of doubt

• ft – follow through
• the symbol will be used for correct ft
• cao – correct answer only
• cso - correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the question to obtain
this mark
• isw – ignore subsequent working
• awrt – answers which round to
• SC: special case
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
• dep – dependent
• indep – independent
• dp decimal places
• sf significant figures
•  The answer is printed on the paper
• The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark

4. All A marks are ‘correct answer only’ (cao.), unless shown, for example, as A1 ft to indicate
that previous wrong working is to be followed through. After a misread however, the
subsequent A marks affected are treated as A ft, but manifestly absurd answers should
never be awarded A marks.

5. For misreading which does not alter the character of a question or materially simplify it,
deduct two from any A or B marks gained, in that part of the question affected.

6. If a candidate makes more than one attempt at any question:

• If all but one attempt is crossed out, mark the attempt which is NOT crossed out.
• If either all attempts are crossed out or none are crossed out, mark all the attempts
and score the highest single attempt.

7. Ignore wrong working or incorrect statements following a correct answer.

 General Principles for Mechanics Marking
(But note that specific mark schemes may sometimes override these general principles)

• Rules for M marks: correct no. of terms; dimensionally correct; all terms that need resolving (i.e.
multiplied by cos or sin) are resolved.

• Omission or extra g in a resolution is an accuracy error not method error.

• Omission of mass from a resolution is a method error.

• Omission of a length from a moments equation is a method error.

• Omission of units or incorrect units is not (usually) counted as an accuracy error.

• DM indicates a dependent method mark i.e. one that can only be awarded if a previous specified
method mark has been awarded.

• Any numerical answer which comes from use of g = 9.8 should be given to 2 or 3 SF.

• Use of g = 9.81 should be penalised once per (complete) question.

N.B. Over-accuracy or under-accuracy of correct answers should only be penalised once per
complete question. However, premature approximation should be penalised every time it occurs.

• Marks must be entered in the same order as they appear on the mark scheme.

• In all cases, if the candidate clearly labels their working under a particular part of a question i.e. (a)
or (b) or (c),……then that working can only score marks for that part of the question.

• Accept column vectors in all cases.

• Misreads – if a misread does not alter the character of a question or materially simplify it, deduct
two from any A or B marks gained, bearing in mind that after a misread, the subsequent A marks
affected are treated as A ft

• Mechanics Abbreviations

M(A) Taking moments about A.

N2L Newton’s Second Law (Equation of Motion)
NEL Newton’s Experimental Law (Newton’s Law of Impact)
HL Hooke’s Law
SHM Simple harmonic motion
PCLM Principle of conservation of linear momentum
RHS, LHS Right hand side, left hand side
Q Solution Mark Guidance
1a Allow column vectors.
dr Powers going down by 1.
Use of v = M1
dt At least 2 powers going down .
( ) (
v = 3t − 8 i + t 2 − 2t + 2 j
2
) A1 Any equivalent form
dv Powers going down by 1.
Use of a = M1
dt At least 2 powers going down .
a = 6ti + ( 2t − 2 ) j A1 Any equivalent form
= 24i + 6 j ( ms −2 ) A1
Must see acceleration stated as a
correct simplified vector. ISW
[5]

1b Form equation in t or T only using

Direction 2i + j M1 direction. Condone use of 2 on the
wrong side. Using their v
Correct unsimplified equation in t
 ( 3T 2 − 8) = 2 (T 2 − 2T + 2 ) or T. Solving not required for
A1ft the M1
(T 2
+ 4T − 12 = 0 ) Follow their v: i component = 2(j
component)
Only
T =2 A1 Do not need to see method of
solution.
[3]
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2a 2 Seen or implied (possibly on
Speed after first collision = u B1
3 diagram)
4 Seen or implied (possibly on
Speed after second collision = u B1
9 diagram)
Correct formula, dimensionally
Correct method for total time M1 correct and including all 3
elements.
d 3d 2d  d 9d 18d 
T1 = + + = + +  Correct unsimplified expression
u 2u 4u  u 2u 4u  A1 for T1
3 9
Correct single term. Allow
10d unsimplified fraction e.g.
T1 = A1
u 40d
T1 =
4u
[5]

2b Follow through is on their T1 and /

10d 45d  9  4
T2 = =  T2 = T1  or their u
4
u 2u  4  B1ft 9
9 90 d
Any equivalent form e.g .
4u
[1]
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3 Allow column vectors
Use of I = mv − mu M1 Must be subtracting
Accept  correct unsimplified
expression on right hand side.
( I = )  0.5 ( ( 4 −  ) i + ( − ) j) A1 (Ignore the left hand side)
Allow 2i − 2 ( i + j) or equivalent
Use of magnitude to form an equation
M1 Correct use of Pythagoras
in one variable
5 1
2 4
(
= ( 4 −  ) + ( − )
2 2
) A1ft Follow their I
Form a 3 term quadratic (seen or
implied).
Not necessarily stated “= 0”
0 = 2 2 − 8 + 6 ( = ( 2 − 6 )(  − 1) ) DM1 From I = ai + bj can obtain
4a 2 − 8a + 3 = 0 or 4b2 + 8b + 3 = 0
Dependent on the preceding M1
Solving not required for the M1.
From correct solution only.
 = 3 and  = 1 A1cso Do not need to see method of
solution.
[6]

3alt Use of I = mv − mu to form a vector M1

triangle
Triangle with sides of length A1
5 
, 2i and ( i + j)
2 2
  M1
Use of cosine rule with 45  
4
  A1ft Correct unsimplified equation
2
5
= 22 +    2 − 2  2  2 cos 45 Follow their magnitudes
2 2 2
Form a 3 term quadratic (seen or
0 =  − 4 + 3
2
( = (  − 3)(  − 1) ) DM1 implied)
Dependent on the preceding M1
 = 3 and  = 1 A1 Correct solution only
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4 P Formula with a speed substituted
Use of F = M1 correctly
v At least once.
Dimensionally correct in P or F.
Equation for horizontal motion M1 Condone sign errors.
Need all terms
P P  Correct unsimplified equation in P
− R = −0.2  900  − R = −180  A1
15  15  and R

Dimensionally correct in P or FD.

Condone sign errors.
Condone sin / cos confusion.
Equation for motion down hill M1
Need all terms.
M0 if using F(down) =
F(horizontal)
Unsimplified equation in FD or P
A1
FD + 900 g  sin  − R = 900  0.4 and R with at most one error.
P  P  Correct unsimplified equation in
 + 30 g − R = 360   = R + 66  (P and) R with trig substituted.
 12   12  A1
e.g. 54 ( R − 180 ) = 360 − 30 g + R
Dependent on the 3 preceding M
Solve for R DM1 marks.
Condone slips in the algebra.
3 sf or 2 sf only

NB the answer follows the use of

9.8, so a final answer 1164 is A0.
R = 1160 or R = 1200 A1 Clear use of 9.81 is a rubric
infringement. It gives
( P = 14742 and ) R = 1162.8 and
scores a maximum of 7/8 (final
A0)
[8]
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Some candidates work through with the two driving forces.

They score M1M1 as above

A1 for 4 x F(down) = 5 x F(horizontal) or equivalent
M1A1 as above
A1 for Correct unsimplified equation in R e.g. 54 ( R − 180 ) = 360 − 30 g + R
M1A1 as above
5a TN

VN
50 N
α
A
HN

Dimensionally correct equation i.e.

force x distance = force x distance.
Moments about A M1
Condone sin/cos confusion
Mark 50g as an accuracy error
4T = 2cos   50 Correct unsimplified equation.
Need to see cos  OR 54
 4  A1
 = 2   50  Might see LHS =
 5  T cos   4cos  + T sin   4sin 
Obtain given answer from correct
T = 20 * A1* working.
Must see 54 used correctly.
[3]

5b Resolve horizontally M1 Condone sin/cos confusion

H = T sin  A1 Correct equation
Need all 3 terms. Condone sign
Resolve vertically M1
error and sin/cos confusion.
T cos  + V = 50 A1 Correct equation
Either or both of the above equations could be replaced by a moments equation
e.g. M ( B ) : 4cos   V = 4sin   H + 2cos   50
or by resolving perpendicular & parallel to the rod: T + V cos  = 50cos  + H sin 
& 50sin  = H cos  + V sin 
( H = V ) Used, not just stated
Use F =  R to form an equation in µ M1 i.e. they must get as far as
substituting their values.
6
= A1  = 0.35 or better Accept 1234
17
[6]
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6a x y

P Q
km m

v 2v

They need to form three equations, one of which must be the impact law. Mark them
as you see them, so the first M1A1 on epen is available for the first equation seen,
the second M1A1is for the second equation seen etc. If there are more than 3
equations, mark this as multiple attempts and all the marks for the equations actually
used in the solution. Treat the second and third A marks as follow through
marks if they are substituting values they have already found.
Dimensionally correct. Need all
Use of I = mv − mu for P or Q M1
terms. M0 if m is missing on RHS
5mv = m ( 2v − ( − y ) ) or
A1 Correct unsimplified equation
−5mv = km ( v − x )
Dimensionally correct. Need all
terms.
Use of CLM
M1 In CLM allow cancelled m and
or second use of I = mv − mu
extra common factor (eg g)
throughout
kmx − my = kmv + 2mv
(kx − y = kv + 2v) A1 Correct unsimplified equation
or −5mv = km ( v − x )
Must be used with e on the correct
Use of impact law M1
side. Condone sign errors
1
2v − v = ( x + y) A1 Correct unsimplified equation
5
y = 3v A1 cao
x = 2v A1 cao
k =5 A1 cao
[9]
6b Dimensionally correct.
Accept change in KE.
KE lost M1
Not scored until they form the
complete substituted equation.
Correct unsimplified expression.
=  km ( x 2 − v 2 ) +  m ( y 2 − 4v 2 )
1 1 Follow their x, y, k
2 2 Condone sign change without
A1ft explanation.
 15 2 5 2 
 = mv + mv   KE before = 14.5mv 2 
 2 2   
 KE after = 4.5mv
2

= 10mv 2 A1 Only
[3]
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7a PQUV URST QRU total
Mass 9a 2
36a 2
18a 2
63a 2 B1 Correct mass ratios (1:4:2:7)
ratio
Displacement 3a 3a 2a d
From QT − B1 Correct displacements from QT
2 or a parallel axis seen or
implied. Signs consistent
(or a parallel axis)
Equation for moments about QT M1 Dimensionally correct.
Condone sign errors
3a
18  2a + 36  3a − 9  = 63d Or equivalent
2
A1 Correct unsimplified equation
 3a 
 4a + 12a − = 7d  Check consistent in a.
 2 
Obtain given answer from
29a  261a  correct working. Need to see at
  29a
d= 2 =
2 = *
7 63  14 A1* least one interim step with all
  the a terms collected.
 
Check a is in final answer.
[5]
7b Condone if “a” is missing throughout the working in part (b) because they have not
been asked for the distance here.
Vertical distances from Q:
3a
, 6a ( = 3a + 3a ) , 2a, ( v ) B1 Seen or implied
2
From T: 7.5a, 3a, 7a
(Or a parallel axis)
Equation for moments about PQ M1 Dimensionally correct.
Condone sign errors
3a
9  + 18  2a + 36  6a = 63v
2
A1 Correct unsimplified equation
 3a 
 + 2  2 a + 4  6 a = 7 v 
 2 
59a  67 17 
v=  a above T , a below U  A1 4.2a or better (4.214…)
14  14 14 
The working for (a) and (b) might be combined in a vector equation. The marks for
(b) are scored if the work is used in (b).
Q
θ°
α

3a

59a 6a
U R
14

29a
14

29 Use trig and their v to find a

tan  = ( = 26.175...) M1 relevant angle
59 Allow for 90 − 26.17...
  29  Use their v to find the required
  = tan −1 2 − tan −1  
 59 
M1 angle ( 63.43.. − 26.175.. )
 = 37.3 A1 37 or better
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8a Normal reaction between P and the ramp
 18 g  B1 cao ISW
= 3 g cos  = = 29.0 
 37 
3 3
Use of F = R M1  their R (Must have an R)
4 4
Work done = 4F M1 Their F (Must have an F)
3 sf or 2 sf only (follows 9.8)
54
= 87.0 ( 87 ) ( J ) A1 do not allow g (this is an
37
acceleration)
[4]
8b M0 if not using work-energy.
All terms required.
Work-energy equation M1
Condone sign errors
Condone sin/cos confusion
Unsimplified equation with at
1 1 A1ft
most one error. Follow their (a)
 3U 2 − their(a) − 3g  4sin  =  3  25
2 2 Correct unsimplified equation
A1ft
Follow their (a)
U = 9.79 or U = 9.8 A1 3 sf or 2 sf only (follows 9.8)
[4]
8c Complete method using suvat
Time taken: M1 and u = 5 to form an equation
in t only
1
−4sin  = ( 5sin  ) t − gt 2 Correct unsimplified equation
2 A1
(4.9 37t − 5t − 4 = 0
2
) for t.

t = 0.45969.... A1 Seen or implied

Complete method using suvat
Horizontal distance M1
and u = 5
 30 
= ( 5cos  ) t = t A1ft Follow their t
 37 
= 2.27 or 2.3 (m) A1 3 sf or 2 sf only
[6]
Alternative:
First M1A1 as above
Second M1A1 as above
25 d − 6 d −
Second A1 correct quadratic in horizontal distance e.g. 37354.9 =0
2 1 4
37

Final A1 as above
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