Mark Scheme (Results)

Summer 2022

Pearson Edexcel GCE

In Mathematics (9MA0)
Paper 32 Mechanics
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 EDEXCEL GCE MATHEMATICS
General Instructions for Marking
1. The total number of marks for the paper is 50.

2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
• M marks: method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and attempting to apply it’,
unless otherwise indicated.
• A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M) marks have
been earned.
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
• Marks should not be subdivided.

3. 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. 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.

5. Where a candidate has made multiple responses and indicates which response they wish
to submit, examiners should mark this response.
If there are several attempts at a question which have not been crossed out, examiners
should mark the final answer which is the answer that is the most complete.
6. Ignore wrong working or incorrect statements following a correct answer.

7. Mark schemes will firstly show the solution judged to be the most common response
expected from candidates. Where appropriate, alternatives answers are provided in
the notes. If examiners are not sure if an answer is acceptable, they will check the
mark scheme to see if an alternative answer is given for the method used.
 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.

Question Scheme Marks AOs

1(a) Put t = 2 in v and use Pythagoras: 122 + (−6 2) 2 M1 3.1a

216, 6 6 or 15 or better ( m s −1 ) A1 1.1b

(2)

1(b) Differentiate v wrt t to obtain a M1 3.4

1
−
6ti − 3t j oe ( m s −2 ) isw
2 A1 1.1b

(2)

1(c) Integrate v wrt t to obtain r M1 3.4

3
r = t i − 4t j (+C)
3 2 A1 1.1b
3
(i − 4 j) = 4 i − 4 × 4 j + C
3 2 M1 3.1a

(−62i + 24 j) (m) isw e.g. if they go on to find the distance. A1 1.1b

(4)

(8 marks)

Notes: Accept column vectors throughout apart from the answer to (b).

Need square root but -ve sign not required. Allow i’s and/or j’s to go missing from
1a M1
their v at t = 2, provided they have applied Pythagoras correctly.
cao
A1
N.B. Correct answer with no working can score 2 marks.
M1 Both powers decreasing by 1. Allow a column vector.
1b
M0 if i or j is missing but allow recovery in (b).
A1 cao. Do not accept a column vector.
M1 Both powers increasing by 1
1c
M0 if i or j is missing but allow recovery.
A1 (r = ) not required
Putting r = (i − 4 j) and t = 4 into their displacement vector expression which must have
C (allow C) to give an equation in C only, seen or implied.
M1
Must have attempted to integrate v for this mark to be available.
N.B. C does not need to be found and this is a method mark, so allow slips.
A1 cao
Question Scheme Marks AOs

2(a)(i) Resolve vertically M1 3.1b

F acting UP the plane: OR F acting DOWN the plane: A1 1.1b
(↑) F sin α + 68.6cos α =
5g − F sin α + 68.6 cos α =
5g

Other possible equations from which X would need to be eliminated

to give an equation in F only to earn the M mark are shown below.

The equation in F only must then be correct to earn the A mark.

Possible equations:
)68.6 X sin α + 5 g cos α (leads to X = 49 with g = 9.8)
(=
F acting UP the plane: OR F acting DOWN the plane:
() F + X cos α =
5 g sin α − F + X cos α =5 g sin α
(→) F cos α + X =
68.6 sin α − F cos α + X =
68.6sin α
9.8 (N) (49/5 is A0) A1 1.1b
N.B. If sin and cos are interchanged in all equations, this leads to an
answer of 9.8 in the wrong direction and can only score
(a) (i)M1A0A0 (ii) A0

(3)

2(a)(ii) Down the plane (Allow down or downwards or an arrow  , but

A1 2.2a
must appear as the answer to (a) (ii) not just on the diagram.)
(1)
N.B.
2(b)
If they use R = 68.6 in this part, the maximum they can score is
M1A1M0A0M0A0

If they use F = 9.8 or their F from (a) in this part, the maximum they
can score is M1A1M0A0M0A0
Equation of motion down the plane M1 2.1

5 g sin α − F =
5a Allow (-a) instead of a A1 1.1b

Resolve perpendicular to the plane M1 3.1b

R = 5 g cos α A1 1.1b

F = 0.5 R seen M1 3.4

a = 1.96 or 2.0 or 2 ( m s −2 ) or 1 g A1 1.1b

5
(6)

(10 marks)
Notes:

2a M1 Complete method to obtain an equation in F only.

(i) For each equation used, correct no. of terms, dimensionally correct, condone sin/cos
confusion and sign errors, each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved.
A1 Correct equation in F only, trig does not need to be substituted

A1 cao (must be positive)

cao. Note that this mark is dependent on an answer of 9.8 or -9.8 for (a)(i) from a fully
correct solution unless they have used g = 9.81, in which case the answer will be 9.7 or
2a
A1 – 9.7 (2sf) see SC2 below.
(ii)
N.B. Allow this mark, if their answer to (a)(i) is fully correct apart from a small error
due to use of inaccurate trig i.e using an angle 36.9o
SC 1: If they use µ R at any point (with an unknown µ ) for F in part (a), can score
(a)(i) max M1A1A0
(a) (ii) A1, where they must have obtained µ R = 9.8 or – 9.8, from correct
working.

SC 2:
If g = 9.81 is used consistently throughout 2(a), (leading to X = 48.9…and F = 9.7
(2sf)) can score max (a)(i) M1A1A0 (a)(ii) A1

Correct no.of terms, dimensionally correct, condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors,
2b M1
each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved.
A1 Correct equation for their F.
Correct no. of terms, dimensionally correct, condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors,
M1 each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved.
(N.B. M0 if R = 68.6 (N) is used in this equation)
A1 Correct equation

M1 Could be seen on a diagram (N.B. M0 if R = 68.6 (N) is used)

A1 Cao. Must be positive.

 Question Scheme Marks AOs

3(a) (4i − j) + (λ i + µ j) = (4 + λ )i + ( −1 + µ ) j M1 3.4

Use ratios to obtain an equation in λ and µ only M1 2.1
1
(4 + λ ) 3 (4 + λ )
= 4 3
or = A1 1.1b
(−1 + µ ) 1 1
(−1 + µ ) 1
4
λ − 3µ + 7 =0* Allow 0 =λ − 3µ + 7 but nothing else. A1* 1.1b

(4)

(b) λ = 2 => µ = 3 ; Resultant force = (6i + 2 j) (N) M1 3.1a

(6i + 2 j) = 4a OR (6i + 2 j) =
4a M1 1.1b
1
r ut + at 2 with u = 0, their a and t = 4 :
Use of =
2 DM1
Or they may integrate their a twice with u = 0 and put t = 4 :
2.1
1 (6i + 2 j) 2
r= × 4 = (12i + 4 j)
2 4

122 + 42 M1 1.1b
ALTERNATIVE 1 for last two M marks:
1
Use of =
s ut + at 2 , with u = 0, their a and t = 4 : DM1
2
s = 1 × 1.52 + 0.52 × 42
2

Use of Pythagoras to find mag of a : a = 1.52 + 0.52 M1

ALTERNATIVE 2 for last two M marks:

1
Use of =
s ut + at 2 , with u = 0, their a and t = 4 : DM1
2
1  62 + 22  2
s= × × 4
2  4 

Use of Pythagoras to find (6i + 2 j) : = 62 + 22 M1

160 , 2 40, 4 10 oe or 13 or better (m) A1 1.1b

(5)

(9 marks)

Notes: Accept column vectors throughout

Adding the two forces, i’s and j’s must be collected (or must be a single column
3a M1
vector) seen or implied
M1 Must be using ratios; Ignore an equation e.g. (4 + λ )i + (−1 + µ ) j = 3i + j if they go
on to use ratios.
 However, if they write 4= + λ 3 and − 1= + µ 1 then 3( −1 + µ ) = 3 so
4 + λ = 3( −1 + µ ) with no use of a constant, it’s M0
They may use the acceleration, with a factor of 1 top and bottom, see alternative
4
Allow one side of the equation to be inverted
A1 Correct equation
Given answer correctly obtained. Must see at least one line of working, with the
A1*
LH fraction ‘removed’.
Adding F1 and F2 to find the resultant force, λ and µ must be substituted
3b M1
N.B. M0 if they use µ = 2 coming from −1 + µ =1 in part (a).
M1 Use of F = 4a Or F = 4a , where F is their resultant. (including 3i + j)
This is an independent mark, so could be earned, for example, if they have
subtracted the forces to find the ‘resultant’

N.B. M0 if only using F1 or F2

DM Dependent on previous M mark for

1 1
Either: use of =
r ut + at 2 with u = 0, their a and t = 4 to produce a
2
displacement vector

Or : integrate twice, with u = 0, their a and t = 4 to produce a displacement

Vector

1
Or: use of =
s ut + at 2 with u = 0, their a and t = 4 to produce a length
2

Use of Pythagoras, with square root, to find the magnitude of their displacement
M1 vector, a or F (M0 if only using F1 or F2 ) depending on which method they have
used.
A1 cao
Question Scheme Marks AOs

4(a) The horizontal component of T acts to the left and since the only
B1 2.4
other horizontal force is friction, it must act to the right oe
(1)

4(b) Take moments about A or any other complete method to obtain an

equation in T, M and θ only. (see possible equations below that they M1 3.1b
may use)
T=.2a Mga cos θ + 2 Mg × 1.5a cos θ A1
1.1b
(A0 if a’s missing)
Other possible equations but F and R would need to be eliminated.
(), R cos θ +
= T F sin θ + Mg cos θ + 2 Mg cos θ
(), R sin θ + F cos θ = Mg sin θ + 2 Mg sin θ
(→), F = T sin θ
M(B ), R.2a cos
= θ Mga cos θ + 2 Mg × 0.5a cos θ + F .2a sin θ
M(G ), Fa sin θ +=Ta Ra cos θ + 2 Mg × 0.5a cos θ
M(C ), R × 1.5a cos θ = T × 0.5a + Mg × 0.5a cos θ + F × 1.5a sin θ

T = 2 Mg cos θ * A1* 1.1b

(3)

4(c) e.g. Resolve vertically M1 3.4

(↑), R + T cos θ = Mg + 2Mg A1 1.1b

57 Mg
R= * A1* 1.1b
25
(3)
Other possible equations but F would need to be eliminated.
(), R cos θ +
= T F sin θ + Mg cos θ + 2 Mg cos θ
(), R sin θ + F cos θ = Mg sin θ + 2 Mg sin θ
(→), F = T sin θ
M(B ), R.2a cos
= θ Mga cos θ + 2 Mg × 0.5a cos θ + F .2a sin θ
M(G ), Fa sin θ +=Ta Ra cos θ + 2 Mg × 0.5a cos θ
M(C ), R × 1.5a cos θ = T × 0.5a + Mg × 0.5a cos θ + F × 1.5a sin θ

4(d) Find an equation containing F e.g. Resolve horizontally M1 3.4

T sin θ
(→), F = A1 1.1b

Other possible equations

 (), R cos θ +
= T F sin θ + Mg cos θ + 2 Mg cos θ
(), R sin θ + F cos θ = Mg sin θ + 2 Mg sin θ
(→), F = T sin θ
M(B ), R.2a cos
= θ Mga cos θ + 2 Mg × 0.5a cos θ + F .2a sin θ
M(G ), Fa sin θ +=Ta Ra cos θ + 2 Mg × 0.5a cos θ
M(C ), R × 1.5a cos θ = T × 0.5a + Mg × 0.5a cos θ + F × 1.5a sin θ

F = µ R used i.e. both F and R are substituted. M1 3.1b

8
µ= * A1* 2.2a
19

(4)

(11 marks)

Notes:

4a B1 Any equivalent explanation

4b M1 Correct no. of terms, dimensionally correct, condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors
Correct equation, trig does not need to be substituted
A1
(Allow:
= T .2a Mga cos θ + 3Mga cos θ )
A1* Given answer correctly obtained with no wrong working seen.
Allow 2 Mg cos θ = T
But not T = 2 cos θ Mg
4c M1 For an equation in R, M, T and θ only
Correct no. of terms, dimensionally correct, condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors,
each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved
A1 Correct equation, T and trig do not need to be substituted
A1* Given answer correctly obtained with no wrong working seen
4d M1 For any equation with F in it
Correct no. of terms, dimensionally correct, condone sin/cos confusion and sign errors,
each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved
A1 Correct equation, trig does not need to be substituted
M1 Must be used i.e M0 if merely quoting it.
A1* Given answer correctly obtained with no wrong working seen
Question Scheme Marks AOs

5(a) Using horizontal motion M1 3.3

Whole Motion Half way

U cos α × t =120 U cos α × t =60 A1 1.1b

Using vertical motion OR M1 3.4

1 2
U sin α × t − gt =0 =0 U sin α − gt A1 1.1b
2
Attempt to solve problem by eliminating t DM1 3.1b

U 2 sin α cos α = 588 * A1* 2.2a

(6)

N.B. No credit given if they use the given answer from (b).

5(b) Using vertical motion OR conservation of energy M1 3.4

=02 (U sin α )2 − 2 g ×10 1 1

mU 2 − m(U cos α ) 2 =
mg × 10 A1 1.1b
2 2
ALTERNATIVE 1:
If t is time to top: use of 10 = 1 gt 2 oe ( t = 10 ) to obtain
2 7
an equation in U and α only M1
U sin α = 14 or U cos α = 42 A1

ALTERNATIVE 2:
If t is time to top:
of : 10 U sin α t − 1 gt 2 with t =
use = 60
substituted to
2 U cos α
obtain an equation in U and α only : M1
2
60 1  60 
10 =U sin α × − g  A1
U cos α 2  U cos α 

Attempt to solve problem by eliminating α:

e.g. U sin α = 14 => U cos α = 42 , from part (a) or from using t = 10 ,
7
then square and add to give result

OR: U 2 sin=
2
α 20
= g 196 and U 2 sin α cos α = 588 , divide to give
1 DM1 3.1b
tanα = then sin 2 α = 1 , hence result
3 10

OR in ALTERNATIVE 2: sub for U 2 using part (a), to give

1
tanα = then sin 2 α = 1 , hence result
3 10
 N.B. Just stating that sin 2 α = 1 , with no working is DM0A0.
10

U 2 = 1960 * A1* 2.2a

N.B. Verification (i.e. starting with U 2 = 1960 and trying to work
backwards) is not an acceptable method for this question.
(4)

5(c) V , since air resistance has to be overcome, or just ‘because of air

B1 3.5a
resistance’ isw

(1)

5(d) e.g. wind effects, more accurate value of g, spin of ball, size of ball,
shape of ball, dimensions of ball, not a particle, variable acceleration,
surface area of ball, humidity. Allow wind resistance and rotational B1 3.5c
resistance
(Ignore any mention of air resistance or drag)
(1)

(12 marks)

Notes:

N.B. Could score 2/6 for any one of the 4 given equations if there is no corresponding
5a
second equation or there is an attempt but it’s incorrect.
Complete method to give equation in U , α and t only, condone sin/cos confusion and
M1
sign errors, each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved
A1 Correct equation
Complete method to give equation in U, α and t only, condone sin/cos confusion and
M1
sign errors, each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved
A1 Correct equation
DM
Eliminate t , dependent on first and second M1’s
1
Given answer correctly obtained, with no wrong working seen.
A1*
Allow 588 = U 2 sin α cos α but nothing else
Complete method to give equation in U and α only with correct no. of terms, condone
5b M1
sin/cos confusion and sign errors, each term that needs to be resolved must be resolved
A1 Correct equation
DM
1
Eliminate α and rearrange, dependent on first M1

Given answer correctly obtained with no wrong working seen

A1*
(N.B. If they use a value for α (18.43.o.) they lose the final A1*)
5c B1 Clear statement isw
5d B1 B0 if there is an incorrect extra e.g. mass or weight
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