Mark Scheme (Results)

October 2022

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level

In Mechanics M1 (WME01) 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.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark
scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• 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

Question
Scheme Marks
Number

4 m s −1
1.
S T
v m s −1

20000  4 = 50000v M1
1(a) −1
OR 20(−v − (−4)) = 30(v − 0)
v = 1.6(m s ) A1
(2)
1(b) 20000(1.6 − 4) OR 30000  1.6 M1A1ft
48000 N s or 48 kN s A1
. (3)
(5)
Notes for question 1
M1 for a CLM equation, condone sign errors and extra g’s and any equivalent
1(a) equation (e.g. 2 x 4 = 5v, 20 x 4 = 50v, 200 x 4 = 500v,… etc)
OR : for equating impulses
A1 oe Units not needed but must be positive.
M1 impulse-momentum equation, dimensionally correct, correct no. of
1(b) terms, condone sign errors but must be attempting a difference of momenta
(allow 20 or 30 for the mass, M0 if g included or mass omitted)
A1ft a correct equation, follow through on their v
(allow 20 or 30 for the mass)
N.B. If using S to find the impulse, 4 and their v must have opposite signs
when awarding the A1ft.
−1
A1 cao units needed (allow kg m s ) and must be positive.
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
2(a) 3a 2a
M(D), Xg = Mg M1A1
5 5
Other possible equations:
()TD = Mg + Xg
7a
M(A), Mga + Xg 2a = TD
5
3a
M(B), Mga = TD TD would then need to be eliminated
5
3a 8a
M(C ), Mg + Xg = TD a
5 5
2a
M(G ), Xga = TD
5
2M
X= , 0.67 M or better A1 (3)
3
2(b) 1 3a 2a
M(D),TC a + Mg = Mg M1A1
2 5 5
Other possible equations:
1
()TC + TD = Mg + Mg
2
1 2a 7a
M(A), Mga + Mg 2a = TC + TD
2 5 5
8a 3a
M(B), Mga = TC + TD TD would need eliminating
5 5
3a 1 8a
M(C ), Mg + Mg = TD a
5 2 5
3a 1 2a
M(G ), TC + Mga = TD
5 2 5
1
TC = Mg oe A1 (3)
10
(6)
Notes for question 2
M1 For an equation (or inequality, „ ) in X , M and a only (allow
consistent missing a’s) with correct no. of terms.
2(a)
Allow if one g is missing.
N.B. M0 if Tc appears and never becomes zero
A1 Correct equation or inequality
A1 cao
M1 For an equation in Tc , M , g and a only (allow consistent missing
a’s or if g(’s) missing) with correct no. of terms
2(b) M0 if they assume that TC = TD or if they assume their X value from
(a).
A1 Correct equation
A1 cao
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
R
F
14.7

3(a)

2g

( ),14.7cos  = 2 g sin  + F (could be – F)

(→),14.7 + F cos  = R sin 

OR: AND eliminate R to give an
(), R cos  + F sin  = 2 g
equation in F only.

Verificaton methods M1 A1

14.7 cos  = (11.76) = 2 g sin 

(i.e. verification that X = 14.7 => F = 0)

OR: X cos  = 2 g sin  => X = 14.7

(i.e. verification that F = 0 => X =14.7)

so F = 0* oe A1*
(3)

S
F1
X

2g

3(b) F1 = 0.5S B1
Two equations taken from:
( ), X cos  + F1 = 2 g sin 
( ), S = X sin  + 2 g cos  M1A2
(→), X + F1 cos  = S sin  M1A2
(), S cos  + F1 sin  = 2 g
 N.B. M0 for both equations if they put X = 14.7 anywhere

X = 4g/11, 3.6 or 3.56 or 3.57 A1

N.B. Enter marks for the equations on ePen in the order in which
they appear above.
(8)
(11)
Notes for question 3
M1 Equation in F only, correct no of terms, condone sign errors and
sin/cos confusion (M0 if they use F = 0.5R)
3(a)
N.B. Allow the equation without F
Allow use of m instead of 2 for the Mmark
A1 Correct equation
A1* cao Must state a conclusion or ,
if verifying, must state clearly
X = 14.7 => F = 0 OR F = 0 => X = 14.7
3(b) B1 F1 = 0.5S seen e.g. on a diagram (even if wrong direction)
M1 A resolution, correct no of terms, condone sign errors and sin/cos
confusion
Allow use of m instead of 2 for the A mark
A2 Correct equation, -1 each error
M1 A resolution, correct no of terms, condone sign errors and sin/cos
confusion
Allow use of m instead of 2 for the A mark
A2 Correct equation, -1 each error
A1 cao
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
4(a) 3616 − 250 g − 565 − 226 = 250a M1 A1
−2
a = 1.5 (m s ) A1
(3)
4(b) 565 − mg = m 1.5 M1A1ft
m = 50 (kg) A1
(3)
(6)
Notes for question 4
4(a) M1 Equation in a only, correct no. of terms, condone sign errors
A1 Correct equation
A1 oe
4(b) M1 Equation in m (mass of A) only, correct terms, condone sign errors
A1ft Correct equation ft on their a
A1 cao
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
5(a) 0 = 14.7 2 − 2gs M1A1
22 or 22.1 (m) A1
(3)
1
19.6 = 29.4t + gt 2 M1A1
2

1
N.B. 19.6 = 29.4t − gt 2 is M0A0
2
5(b)
1
−19.6 = 29.4t + gt 2 is M0A0
2
1
−19.6 = 29.4t − gt 2 is M0A0 unless they go on to subtract 6
2
from the positive root
t = 0.61 or 0.606 (s) A1
(3)
5(c) v

B1 shape
29.4
B1 29.4
B1 3
0 t
3
(3)
(9)

Notes for question 5

M1 Complete method to find distance UP
N.B. They may find time UP (1.5s ) AND use it to find distance UP
5(a)
OR: (Distance from A to top – Distance from ‘14.7’ to top)
= (44.1 – 33.075)
A1 Correct equation(s) used
A1 cao
M1 Complete method to find required time
5(b) N.B. They may find the speed as it hits the ground ( g 13 = 35.334... )
AND use it to find the time.
A1 Correct equation(s) used
A1 cao
N.B. If they add to or subtract from 0.606, it’s M0 for an incorrect
method.
B1 V shape with v coord of end pt > 29.4 and each half roughly equally
5(c)
inclined to the t-axis. B0 if a vertical line is included at the end.
B1 29.4 independent
B1 3 independent
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
6(a) (−3i + 2 j) + ( pi + qj) = (−3 + p)i + (2 + q) j M1
(−3 + p) 1
= M1A1
(2 + q) −2
2 p + q − 4 = 0 * Allow 0 = 2 p + q − 4 but nothing else A1*
(4)
6(b) p = 5 => q = −6 => Resultant force = (2i − 4 j) B1
(2i − 4 j) = 0.5a M1
v = (4i − 8 j)  4 M1
−1
Speed = 162 + (−32)2 = 1280 = 16 5 = 36 ( m s ) or better M1A1

(5)
(9)
Notes for question 6
M1 For adding and collecting i’s and j’s.
6(a)
N.B. Could be implied by p = 4 and q = -4
M1 Using ratios oe to set up an equation in p and q only, allow the
ratio the wrong way round.
M0 if they write down: −3 + p = 1 and 2 + q = −2 and NEVER use
ratios, but ignore these equations if they go on to use ratios
A1 Correct equation
A1* Correct answer correctly obtained
6(b) B1 Correct resultant force seen
M1 Use of F = ma OR F = ma where F (F) is their resultant (must
have attempted to add the two forces) (M0 if they include g)
M1 Use of v = at OR v = at with t = 4 where a or a is their
acceleration. (M0 if u or u is non-zero)
M1 Use of Pythagoras to find magnitude of v OR a OR F, including
square root
N.B. The above 3 steps may appear in any order but must be entered on
ePen in the order as above.
A1 Any equivalent surd or correct to at least 2 SF
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
7(a) F =  mg B1
For P: mg − kmg = ma Allow mg − T = ma M1A1
For Q: kmg − F = ma Allow T − F = ma M1A1
Either of these may be replaced by : mg − F = 2ma (whole system)
Produce an equation in k and  only using T = kmg M1
1
k = (1 +  ) A1
2
(7)

Attempt to find the acceleration. M1

1
7(b) [Note that some possible correct forms are: a = g (1 −  ) or g (1 − k )
2
or g (k −  ) ]
1 1
d =  g (1 −  )t 2 M1A1
2 2
4d
t= A1
g (1 −  )
(4)
7(c) P or Q (or the system) would not move B1
Accept any of T = mg, T  mg , T  mg , a = 0, a < 0, a  0
F = T, F > T, F  T , F > mg. Allow F replaced by  R
N.B. Forces referred to must be clearly defined so DB1
e.g. use of vague terms like ‘forward force’ , ‘opposite force’, ‘force to
the left or right’ is B0.
(2)
(13)
 Notes for question 7
7(a) B1 for F =  mg seen e.g. on a diagram
M1 Equation of motion for P with correct no. of terms, condone sign
errors
A1 Correct equation (allow -a)
M1 Equation of motion for Q with correct no. of terms, condone sign
errors
A1 Correct equation (allow -a)
N.B. (-a) must be used in both equations
M1 for producing an equation in k and  only
A1 oe Must appear in (a)
M1 Attempt to find the acceleration in terms of g and  or g and k or g,
7(b)
k and 
M1 Complete method to find an equation in d, g, t and  only, condone a
sign error.
A1 Correct equation in d, g, t and  only
A1 Any equivalent form
7(c) B1 Correct statement. B0 if incorrect extras.
DB1 Correct reason
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Allow column vectors throughout
8(a) 32 + 122 M1
153 , 3 17 , 12 or better ( km h −1 ) A1
(2)
8(b) (−9i + 6 j) + t (3i + 12 j)
M1 A1
(16i + 6 j) + t ( pi + qj) A1
AB = b − a = (16i + 6 j) + t ( pi + qj) − ( (−9i + 6 j) + t (3i + 12 j) ) M1 A1
=  25 + t ( p − 3)]i + t (q − 12) j
Compare with: (25 − 12t )i − 9tj or e.g. use b = AB + a to obtain an
equation in p only and an equation in q only. May be implied by correct
answers only. M1
( −12 = p − 3 and − 9 = q − 12 )
N.B. This mark may not be available if they go wrong and the t’s don’t
cancel.
p = −9 , q = 3 A1
(7)
8(c) (25 − 12t )2 + (−9t )2 = 152 ( 225t 2 − 600t + 400 = 0 ) M1A1
4
t= A1
3
(9i − 12 j) Note that this a method mark. DM1
9
tan  = M1
12
 = 37 o
A1
Bearing is 323o to nearest degree A1
(7)
(16)
 Notes for question 8
8(a) M1 Use of Pythagoras with square root
A1 cao
8(b) M1 Correct structure for either
A1 cao
A1 cao
M1 Allow a − b
A1 for a correct unsimplified expression for either b – a or a – b
M1 for an equation in p only and an equation in q only
A1 cao
M1 Use of Pythagoras to give an equation in t only
8(c)
Allow with a square root.
A1 Correct unsimplified quadratic equation
A1 t = 1.3 or better
DM1 Use of their t to find AB or BA , dependent on previous M. May
be implied. Allow if they use one of their two incorrect t values.
M1 For an equation in a relevant angle for their AB. Could be implied
by a relevant angle seen on a diagram which could need checking with a
calculator
A1 Correct relevant angle e.g 37 o ,53o ,127 o , etc or better
A1 cao
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