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

Kinematics of motion in a straight line — practice question

Particle $P$ moves along the straight line from $A$ to $B$. After leaving $A$, its velocity at time $t\,\text{s}$ is given by $v\,\text{m s}^{-1}$, where $v = 0.04t^3 + ct^2 + kt$. The journey from $A$ to $B$ takes $5\,\text{s}$, and when it reaches $B$ its speed is $10\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. The distance $AB$ is $25\,\text{m}$.
(i)[6]

Determine the values of the constants $c$ and $k$.

(ii)[3]

Show that the acceleration of $P$ reaches a minimum when $t = 2.5$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Substitutes $t=5$, $v=10$ into $v=0.04t^5+5t^2+5k$ to get $5c+k=1$

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