Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Energy, work and power

Energy, work and power — practice question

A lorry with mass $12\,500\,\text{kg}$ moves along a route from $A$ to $C$, going via $B$. For the entire trip from $A$ to $C$, the resistance to motion acting on the lorry is $4800\,\text{N}$.
(i)[3]

The stretch $AB$ is straight and level. Over this section, the lorry’s engine power stays constant at $144\,\text{kW}$. At $A$, the lorry has speed $16\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, while at $B$ its acceleration is $0.096\,\text{m s}^{-2}$. Find the acceleration of the lorry at $A$ and show that its speed at $B$ is $24\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.

(ii)[5]

The section $BC$ is $500\,\text{m}$ long, straight and slopes upwards towards $C$. On this part of the road, the lorry’s driving force is constant at $5800\,\text{N}$. The lorry’s speed at $C$ is $16\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Find the height of $C$ above the level of $AB$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: From $DF=P/v$ and Newton’s second law, obtain $144000/v-4800=12500a$

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