January 2019

Mark Scheme

Mock Paper (Set1)

Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level Mathematics

Mechanics (9MA0/32)
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General Marking Guidance

All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must

mark the last candidate in exactly the same way as they mark
the first.
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.
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/indicative content will not be exhaustive.
 When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the
mark scheme to a candidate’s response, a senior examiner
must be consulted before a mark is awarded.
 Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has
replaced it with an alternative response.
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General Instructions for Marking

1. The total number of marks for the paper is 100

2. These 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
 o.e. – or equivalent (and appropriate)
 d or dep – dependent
 indep – independent
 dp decimal places
 sf significant figures
  The answer is printed on the paper or ag- answer given

4. All M marks are follow through.

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 answers
that don’t logically make sense e.g. if an answer given for a probability is >1 or
<0, 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. 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.

7. Ignore wrong working or incorrect statements following a correct

answer.

8. 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. If no such alternative
answer is provided but the response is deemed to be valid, examiners
must escalate the response for a senior examiner to review.

Question Scheme Marks AOs

 v

1(a)

15

0 15 30 T
t

One line correct B1 3.4

Condone
v

Second line correct and with

correct start relative to the first 15
B1 1.1b
line and steeper gradient
0 15 30 T t

Key values shown B1 1.1b

(3)

1(b) Equate distances M1 3.4

A1 1.1b
Car:

Motorbike: A1 1.1b

, M1 1.1b

Speed M1 1.1b

(m s-1) A1 2.2a

(6)

(9 marks)

Notes:
1(a) B1 Either line correct
Second line in correct position to the first and both continue until after the car reaches
B1
constant speed.
B1 15, 30, T and 15 shown
1(b) M1 Use the fact that to catch up they must both have travelled the same distances.

A1 One distance expressed correctly in terms of T

A1 Both distances correct. Correct equation in T in any equivalent form

M1 Create and solve a quadratic in T.

M1 Use their T to find the required speed.

A1 Correct only. If speed = 0 seen then it must be rejected.

Question Scheme Marks AOs

2a X N
B

W
R
θ

A F

Moments about A: M1 3.3

A1 1.1b

B1 3.4

B1 3.4

M1 1.2

Complete strategy to form an equation in M1 3.1b

A1* 2.2a
, *
(7)

2b Position of centre of mass affects value of N, which affects value of

B1 3.5a

Closer to A, smaller, further from A, larger B1 2.4

(2)

(9 marks)

Notes:
2a Moments equation. Must be dimensionally correct and include all terms. Condone
sign errors. Alternative equations:

M1 M(B):
M(G):
M(X):
A1 Correct unsimplified equation

B1 Second equation e.g. by resolving vertically

B1 Achieve a complete set of equations to solve for

M1 Use of

M1 Complete strategy to form an equation in e.g. by taking moments, resolving

and eliminating other variables.
A1* Derive the given result from correct working.

2b B1 Correct reasoning

B1 Correct conclusion
Question Scheme Marks AOs

3(a) M1 1.1b

A1 1.1b

M1 3.1a
Parallel to
A1 1.1b

A1 2.2a

(5)

(b)
M1 1.1b
,
M1 2.1

M1 1.1b

A1 1.1b

(4)

(9 marks)
Notes:

(a) M1 Differentiate – majority of powers going down, correct coefficient of t or t2.

A1 Any equivalent form

M1 Use ratio to form equation in T.

A1 Correct unsimplified expression in T. Any equivalent form

A1 Correct only. Allow 2.7 or better. If is seen, it must be rejected.

(b) M1 Differentiate their v to obtain a

M1 Substitute and use

M1 Use of Pythagoras to find modulus of F or a

A1 7.8 or better
Question Scheme Marks AOs

4(a) B1 3.3

Vertical distance: M1 3.4

A1ft 1.1b

A1 1.1b

(4)

(b) Min speed = 9 (m s-1) B1 2.2a

(1)

(c) M1 3.1b
Vertical component of velocity
A1ft 1.1b

Complete strategy to find the required time M1 3.1b

(s) A1 2.2a

(4)

(d) Consider the dimensions of the ball B1 3.5c

(1)

(10 marks)
Notes:

(a) B1 Comparison of horizontal components of velocities.

M1 Use the model and suvat to form an equation in h. Condone sign errors

A1ft Correct unsimplified equation. Follow their .

A1 3.2 or 3.21 only (follows use of 9.8)

(b) B1 Correct answer only

(c) M1 Use of Pythagoras to find vertical component

A1ft Correct unsimplified equation in t OR find both solutions of .

Follow their vertical component.
Complete strategy for the required time e.g. find the vertical component of the velocity
M1
when speed is 12 m s-1 and use suvat
A1 1.6 or 1.62 only (follows use of 9.8)
(d) B1 e.g consider the dimensions of the ball
the ball could be spinning
the effect of the wind
Question Scheme Marks AOs

5(a) Motion of A: M1 3.4

A1 1.1b

Motion of B: M1 3.4

A1 1.1b

Complete strategy to find tension M1 3.1b

, A1 2.1
(19)
(6)

(b) Obtain B1 1.1b

Speed when B reaches the ground: M1 3.3

Magnitude of the accn. of A when the string is slack: B1 3.1b

Extra distance: M1 3.1b

Total distance 1.8 m A1 2.2a

(5)

(c) If the rope is not inextensible then cannot assume equal acceleration B1 3.5b
The model takes no account of the size of the packages B1 3.5b

(2)

(13 marks)
Notes:
(a) Use the model to form equation of motion for A or B. Must include all relevant terms.
M1
Condone sign errors and sin/cos confusion
A1 Correct unsimplified equation

M1 Use the model to form second equation of motion. Condone a combined equation

A1 Correct unsimplified equation

Complete strategy e.g. form simultaneous equations using equations of motion for A
M1
and B and solve for T

A1
2sf or 3sf or .
(b)
B1
Accept Correct model for motion, seen or implied
M1 Complete method using suvat to find v or v2 using for their
B1 Correct model for motion when the string is slack

M1 Complete method using suvat to find the additional distance using

A1 Any equivalent form
(c) Any 2 independent limitations/consequences of the modelling assumptions
e.g Have not considered air resistance which will affect the tension,
B1
if the rope is not light then the tension in it is not constant,
B1
if the pulley is not smooth then the tension is not the same on either side of the
pulley.