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, beginning from rest at a point $O$ on the line. After $t\text{ s}$ from leaving $O$, the acceleration of $P$ is $k(16 - t^2)\text{ m s}^{-2}$, where $k$ is a positive constant, and its displacement from $O$ is $s\text{ m}$. The velocity of $P$ is $8\text{ m s}^{-1}$ when $t = 4$.
(a)[5]

Show that the displacement is $s = \frac{1}{64}t^2(96 - t^2)$.

(b)[3]

Find the speed of $P$ when it comes back to $O$.

(c)[3]

Find the greatest displacement of the particle from $O$.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Find velocity by integrating the acceleration: $a=16k-kt^2,\ v=16kt-\tfrac13 kt^3$

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