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 through a point $O$. At time $t\,\text{s}$, the acceleration, $a\,\text{m s}^{-2}$, of $P$ is $a = 6 - 0.24t$. The particle is instantaneously at rest at $t = 20$.
(i)[5]

Determine the value of $t$ when the particle is once more at instantaneous rest.

(ii)[3]

Determine the distance the particle covers between the moments of instantaneous rest.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Integrating the acceleration gives $v=6t-0.12t^2+c$

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