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Nov 2010 p41 q6
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A smooth slide AB is fixed so that its highest point A is 3 m above horizontal ground. B is h m above the ground. A particle P of mass 0.2 kg is released from rest at a point on the slide. The particle moves down the slide and, after passing B, continues moving until it hits the ground (see diagram). The speed of P at B is vB and the speed at which P hits the ground is vG.

(i) In the case that P is released at A, it is given that the kinetic energy of P at B is 1.6 J. Find

  1. the value of h,
  2. the kinetic energy of the particle immediately before it reaches the ground,
  3. the ratio vG : vB.

(ii) In the case that P is released at the point X of the slide, which is H m above the ground (see diagram), it is given that vG : vB = 2.55. Find the value of H correct to 2 significant figures.

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