(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 $35\,\text{s}$.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line
Show that the values of $a$ and $b$ are $49$ and $-0.04$ respectively.
Sketch a velocity-time graph.
Find the total distance travelled by $P$ in the $35\,\text{s}$.
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 $40 = a + 15^2b$” …