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Pearson Edexcel International A Levels in

Mechanics 1(WME01/01)
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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.
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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)
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• 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.

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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.

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
15 m s-1

0.5 m s-2 0.25 m s-2

1a
R
t1 t2 S
200 s

Use of v= u + at to find t1 or t2 M1
t1 =15 ÷ 0.5 =30 (s) OR t2 = 15 ÷ 0.25 =60 A1
Total time = 30 + 200 + 60 = 290 (s) A1 cso
(3)

Use area/ suvat to find distance:

1 1
1b distance = × 30 ×15 + 200 ×15 + × 60 ×15 M1A2 ft
2 2
Follow their t1 & t2
= 3675 (m) (3.675 km) A1
(4)

their(b)
1c Ave. speed = M1
their(a)
= oe (m s-1) (12.6724..) A1
(2)
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Notes
M1 for use of v = u +at or gradient or any other complete method to
1a
find a value for t1 or t2 (condone sign errors)
First A1 for either 30 or 60 (A0 if negative )
Second A1 for 290 with no errors seen

M1 for a complete method to find distance (must have a ½ ) either by

1b
using trapezium rule or by using 2 triangles and a rectangle
A2 ft on their t1 & t2 (-1 each error)
A1 for 3675 (m) or 3.675 km

their(b)
1c M1 for =
their(a)
A1 for 13 or better
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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Accept column vectors throughout
2a Use of F = ma : 2i + 3 j =
0.5a M1
-2
a= 4i + 6 j (m s ) A1
(2)

2b Use of v = u + 3a with their a M1

= 16i + 18 j A1
= 162 + 182
Use of Pythagoras: speed M1
= √580 or 24 (m s-1) or better A1
(4)

2c In component form: M1
4 + 4T =2 × 6T M1
1
T= A1
2
(3)
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Notes
2a M1 for use for F = ma :
A1 for (m s-2) isw if magnitude found.

First M1 for with their ( but M0 if they use 2i + 3j

2b
(the force) instead of a)
First A1 for 16i + 18 j seen or implied
Second M1 for finding magnitude of their v
Second A1 for 24 or better (24.0831…) or √580

First M1 for with their ( but M0 if they use 2i + 3j

2c
(the force) instead of a)
Second independent M1 for a correct method to give an equation in T
(t) only using their v
A1 for (T) = ½

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
6N
O P
120°

7N
Q

Method 1 Horizontal component (N) M1A1

Vertical component (N) M1A1
Use Pythagoras: (N) or better M1A1

Use trig: angle = (below P ) or better

M1A1
0 0 0
Also allow 112 , 292 or 248
(8)

θ 60°

Alt R
7

Cosine rule to find R : R 2 = 36 + 49 − 2 × 6 × 7 × cos 60 (= 43) M2 A2

R = 6.6 (N) or better M1 A1
Solve Sine rule for θ : M1

= or better
0 0 0 A1
Also allow 112 or 292 or 248
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Notes
First M1 for attempt, allow sin/cos confusion, to find component parallel
Method 1
to P
First A1 for a correct expression
Second M1 for attempt, allow sin/cos confusion to find component perp
to P
First A1 for a correct expression
Third M1 for using Pythag to find magnitude of R
Third A1 for √43, 6.6 (N) or better
Fourth M1 for complete method to find angle (M0 if 6 used for ‘horiz’
cpt)
Fourth A1 for 68o or better (67.589089…) 1120 or 2920 or 2480

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Notes

First M2 for use of cosine rule with correct structure but allow cos120o
Alt and allow R2
First A2 for a correct equation. (A0 if 120o used)
Third M1 for solving for R
Third A1 for √43, 6.6 (N) or better
Fourth M1 for complete method (e.g. sine rule) to find angle between
their R and P
Fourth A1 for 68o or better

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
RC RD

8m
C D
4a A B
1.5 m 2m

8g 20g

Moments about D: OR
M1A1
Resolve: RC + RD = 28 g
152
(i) = RC = g ( 166 or 170 ) A1
9
28 g
Moments about C: 20 g × 2.5 = RD × 4.5 OR Resolve: RC + RD = M1A1
100
(ii) = RD = g ( 109 or 110 ) A1
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(6)
R 2R

8m
C D
4b A B
1.5 m 2m
20g
x
8g

Moments about A: R ×1.5 + 2 R × 6= 20 g × 4 + 8 g × x M1A1

 28 
Resolve: 3R = 28 g ,= R = g ( 91.5 )  M1A1
 3 
27 28
Substitute for R and solve for x: × g = 80 g + 8 g × x M1
2 3
126= 80 + 8x , 8 x = 46 , x = 5.75 (m) A1
(6)

4c The weight of the package acts at point C (or E) B1 (1)

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Notes
N.B. In both parts, enter marks on ePen for the equations as they appear
BUT in part (a) second A1 is for RC and fourth A1 is for RD

Remember to only penalise overaccuracy, after use of g, ONCE per

whole question

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Omission of g is an A error in this part.
If answers are given as decimal multiples of g, penalise once
If answers given as (fraction x g), fraction must be ratio of two integers

First M1 for any moments equation (even if it contains both reactions) or

vertical resolution
First A1 for a correct equation
4a 152
Second A1 for = RC = g ( 166 or 170 )
9
Second M1 for another moments equation (even if it contains both
reactions) or vert resolution
Third A1 for a correct equation
100
Fourth A1 for= RD = g ( 109 or 110 )
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Notes
N.B. Consistent omission of g can score full marks in this part.
If they use the values of the reactions from part(a), no marks for
part b.

If R and 2R reversed, can score max M1A1 (vert res) M1A0 (mom about
C or D) M1A0
4b
First M1 for a moments equation in R and x only (x may not be AE)
First A1 for a correct equation
e.g. M(A) R ×1.5 + 2 R × 6= 20 g × 4 + 8 g × x
Second M1 for another moments equation in R and x only or vert
resolution in R only
Second A1 for a correct equation
Third M1 for solving for AE
Third A1 for 5.75 (m) (Must be EXACT)
4c
Mass or wt of package is or acts at (point) C (or E)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number

u
2u
5a
Before km After km

Attempt at difference in momenta for Q

M1
= A1
Magnitude = 3kmu A1
(3)

3u u

P Q
5b 4m km
2u 2u

First case e.g. P continues in the same direction

M1A1
CLM: 4m × 3u − km × u = 4m × 2u + km × 2u OR

A1

3u u

P Q
4m km
2u 2u

Second case e.g. P changes direction

M1
CLM: 4m × 3u − km × u =−4m × 2u + km × 2u OR

A1
(5)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Notes
M1 for clear attempt at difference in momenta for Q only (M0 if mass
5a omitted or if g’s included or if clearly adding) in terms of k, m and u
only.
First A1 for
Second A1 for 3kmu
5b N.B. Mark the ‘better’ equation out of 3
First M1 for an equation in k, m and u only, dim. correct with correct no.
of terms (4 if using CLM, or 3 if using impulse from part (a)) condone
sign errors
First A1 for a correct equation
Second A1 for a correct value of k

Second M1 for another equation (N.B. Must clearly have P now moving
in the opposite direction to that already considered) in k, m and u only,
dim. correct with correct terms (4 if using CLM, or 3 if using impulse
from part (a)) condone sign errors
Third A1 for the other correct value of k

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
R
F

A
6a
5m

B 4g

30°

Resolve perpendicular to plane: B1

F = 0.3R seen B1
Use of F = ma parallel to plane:
= 4a 4 g sin 30 − F M1A1
4a 4 g sin 30 − 0.3 × 4 g cos30
= A1
Use of =
v2 ( u + ) 2as :
2
M1
-1
v = 4.9 or 4.85(m s ) A1
(7)

A
6b F

4g

30°

Resolve perpendicular to the plane:

= R 4 g cos 30 + H cos 60 M1A1
Resolve parallel to the plane: H cos 30= F + 4 g sin 30 M1A1
Use of F = 0.3R M1
g (1.2cos30 + 4sin 30 )
Solve for H : H= DM1
cos30 − 0.3cos 60
= 42 or 41.6 A1
(7)
6b alt Resolve vertically: R cos 30
= 4 g + F cos 60 M1A1
Resolve horizontally: =H R cos 60 + F cos30 M1A1
Use of F = 0.3R M1
Solve for H : DM1
H = 42 or 41.6 A1 (7)

N.B. Enter marks on ePen for equations as they appear.

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Notes
6a First B1 for
Second B1 for F = 0.3R seen (could just be on diagram)
First M1 for equation of motion, with usual rules, condone sign errors
First A1 for a correct equation (F not substituted)
Second A1 for a correct equation in a only, without trig ratios
substituted
Second M1 for a complete method for finding v (must have found an a
value)
Third A1 for 4.9 or 4.85

6b First M1 for a resolution, with usual rules, condone sign errors

First A1 for a correct equation
Second M1 for another resolution, with usual rules, condone sign errors
Second A1 for a correct equation
Third M1 for use of (i.e. it must appear in an equation) F = 0.3R (N.B.
M0 if using R from part a)
Fourth M1 dependent on first, second and third M’s, for eliminating F
and R and solving for H
Third A1 for 42 or 41.6

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
7a Motion of P: T − 3g =
3a M1
A1
a = 1.4 (m s-2) *Given Answer* A1
(3)

7b Motion of Q: mg − T =ma M1
mg − 33.6 =
1.4m A1
m=4 A1
(3)

1 2 1 M1A1
7c Use of =
s ( ut + ) at : 10.5 = ×1.4 × t 2
2 2
A1
(3)

7d
Use =
v2 ( u + ) 2as to find speed of particles when Q hits ground:
2 M1

v = 2 × 1.4 × 10.5 (= 29.4)

Use v= u + at to find additional time for P to come to rest: DM1
= 0 29.4 − gt
A1
Total time :
(3)

5.4 B1 Shape

DB1 ft
their values
for 5.4,
7e t -5.4,
3.9 4.4
3.9, 4.4 (or
T1 T2)

-5.4 (2)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
Notes
M1 for equation of motion for P with T not substituted, condone sign
errors
7a
First A1 for a correct equation in a only (allow )
Second A1 for given answer (units not needed)
M1 for equation of motion for Q with neither T nor a substituted,
condone sign errors
First A1 for a correct equation in m only
7b Second A1 for m = 4
N.B. Whole system equn: mg – 3g = a(m + 3) may be used
M1 for a complete method to find T1 (M0 if g used)
First A1 for a correct equation (or equations)
7c Second A1 for √15, 3.9 or better
v =√29.4 (5.4) may be found in this part but only gets credit if it
appears in part (d)
First M1 for a complete method to find the speed of particles when Q
hits the ground (M0 if using g)
7d Second M1 dependent on first M1for a complete method to find the
additional time for P to come to rest (must be using g)
A1 for 4.4 or 4.43
First B1 (generous) for shape. Graph does not need to go down as far as
it goes up and ignore gradients.
(B0 if it goes outside the range 0 ≤ t ≤ T3 or if a continuous vertical line
7e is included)
Second B1, dependent on first B1, ft on their √29.4, T1 and T2
Allow T1 and T2 entered on the graph (rather than their numerical
values)

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