A particle $P$ moves in a straight line so that its displacement, $s$ metres, from a fixed point

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A particle $P$ moves in a straight line so that its displacement, $s$ metres, from a fixed point $O$, is given by $s = 2t^3 - 33t^2 + 144t - 15$, where $t$ is the time taken in seconds after the start of motion. Calculate the initial velocity and acceleration, the values of $t$ when $P$ is instantaneous at rest, the distance travelled in the first $9$ seconds, the average speed of $P$ during the first $9$ seconds.

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(a) $v(0)=144\text{ m s}^{-1}$, $a(0)=-66\text{ m s}^{-2}$. (b) $t=3,8$ s. (c) $331$ m. (d) $36\frac79\text{ m s}^{-1}$.

Kinematics - Distance Travelled and Average Speed

Kinematics - Distance Travelled and Average Speed

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