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Show that, for the period during which the particle is moving, $v\frac{dv}{dx} = -\left(5 + \frac{2}{x^2}\right)$.
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Calculate how far $P$ travels before coming to rest, and show that $P$ does not move again afterwards.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Representation of data
Show that, for the period during which the particle is moving, $v\frac{dv}{dx} = -\left(5 + \frac{2}{x^2}\right)$.
Calculate how far $P$ travels before coming to rest, and show that $P$ does not move again afterwards.
This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Applies Newton’s Second Law: $0.2a = -0.2g(0.5 - 0.4/x^2)$” …