(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 $O$.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Kinematics of motion in a straight line
Show that the displacement is $s = \frac{1}{64}t^2(96 - t^2)$.
Find the speed of $P$ when it comes back to $O$.
Find the greatest displacement of the particle from $O$.
This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Find velocity by integrating the acceleration: $a=16k-kt^2,\ v=16kt-\tfrac13 kt^3$” …