Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line

Kinematics of motion in a straight line — practice question

A particle $P$ travels in a straight line from a point $O$ and is brought to rest $35\,\text{s}$ later. For $t\,\text{s}$ after leaving $O$, the velocity $v\,\text{m s}^{-1}$ of $P$ is given by $v = \frac{4}{5}t^2 \quad 0 \leq t \leq 5,$ $v = 2t + 10 \quad 5 \leq t \leq 15,$ $v = a + bt^2 \quad 15 \leq t \leq 35,$ where $a$ and $b$ are constants with $a > 0$ and $b < 0$.
(i)[3]

Show that the values of $a$ and $b$ are $49$ and $-0.04$ respectively.

(ii)[4]

Sketch a velocity-time graph.

(iii)[5]

Find the total distance travelled by $P$ in the $35\,\text{s}$.

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This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Formulation of equations $0 = a + 35^2b$ and $40 = a + 15^2b$

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