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3 marksVelocity-Time Graphs and Acceleration

CSEC Additional Mathematics · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 8(a)(ii)

A car starts from rest at point A, accelerates at 6 ms⁻² to 24 ms⁻¹, maintains 24 ms⁻¹ for 5 seconds, then decelerates at -3 ms⁻² to rest.

Determine the TOTAL distance travelled by the car.

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  1. 8(a)(i)Using the graph sheet provided, draw a velocity-time graph to illustrate the motion of the car.[3 marks]
  2. 8(a)(iii)Calculate the length of time after the first car started that this second car meets it.[4 marks]
  3. 8(b)(i)Determine its velocity when t = 4.[5 marks]
  4. 8(b)(ii)Determine its displacement from O when t = 3.[5 marks]

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