Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Representation of data

Representation of data — practice question

Particle $P$ has mass $0.2\,\text{kg}$ and is launched horizontally from a fixed point $O$ on a smooth horizontal surface. If the displacement of $P$ from $O$ is $x\,\text{m}$, then its velocity is $v\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}$. A horizontal force of variable magnitude $0.09vx\,\text{N}$, acting away from $O$, acts on $P$. A further force of constant magnitude $0.3\,\text{N}$, acting towards $O$, also acts on $P$.
(i)[2]

Show that $\frac{dv}{dx} = 0.45vx - 1.5$.

(ii)[2]

Find the value of $x$ for which the acceleration of $P$ is zero.

(iii)[5]

Given that the minimum value of $v$ is positive, determine the possible values of the projection speed.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Use Newton’s second law in the horizontal direction: $0.2v\dfrac{dv}{dx} = 0.09\sqrt{x} - 0.3$

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