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 along a straight line from point $O$. After $t$ s has elapsed since it left $O$, its velocity, $v\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, is given by $v = (2t - 5)^3$.
(i)[3]

Find the values of $t$ when the acceleration of $P$ is $54\,\text{m s}^{-2}$.

(ii)[3]

Find an expression for the displacement of $P$ from $O$ after $t$ s.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Differentiation gives $a=3\times2(2t-5)^2$

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