Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Probability

Probability — practice question

A particle $P$ with mass $0.4\,\mathrm{kg}$ starts from rest at the top of a smooth plane that is tilted at $30^\circ$ to the horizontal. As $P$ moves down the slope, its motion is resisted by a force of magnitude $0.6x\,\mathrm{N}$, where $x\,\mathrm{m}$ denotes the distance $P$ has moved down the slope. Before it reaches the bottom of the slope, $P$ comes to rest.
(i)[7]

Find the peak speed attained by $P$ while it moves.

(ii)[2]

Find the total distance travelled by $P$ as it moves.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Newton’s Second Law gives $0.4v\,dv/dx = 0.4g\sin 30 - 0.6x$

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