Variable braking after a powered stage

Variable braking after a powered stage

Secondary 4
9 marks
Original parallel to supplied A Math Kinematics references

A particle moves along a straight line with velocity \(v=6t-t^2\text{ m s}^{-1}\) for \(0\leq t\leq4\). At \(t=4\), a braking stage begins. If \(T\) seconds is the time measured from the start of braking, the acceleration is \(-(2+T)\text{ m s}^{-2}\).

  1. Find the distance travelled during the first stage and the velocity at its end.[3]
  2. Find the value of \(T\) at which the particle comes to rest.[3]
  3. Find the total distance travelled before the particle comes to rest, giving your answer in surd form.[3]

Solution:

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Answer:(i) \(\dfrac{80}{3}\text{ m}\), \(8\text{ m s}^{-1}\); (ii) \(T=2\sqrt5-2\text{ s}\); (iii) \(8+\dfrac{40\sqrt5}{3}\text{ m}\)

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