1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksPrisms

13 The diagram shows a swimming pool in the shape of a prism.

Swimming pool in the shape of a prism labelled 1 m, 6 m, 15 m, 10 m and 2 m, with edge MN

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The swimming pool is empty.
The swimming pool is filled with water at a constant rate of 50 litres per minute.

(a) Work out how long it will take for the swimming pool to be completely full of water.
Give your answer in hours.
(1 m\(^3\) = 1000 litres) (5)

Here are four graphs.

Four sketch graphs A, B, C and D of depth against time
(b) Write down the letter of the graph that best shows how the depth of the water in the pool above the line MN changes with time as the pool is filled. (1)