Heinemann Solutionbank: Mechanics 1 M1

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Solutionbank M1
Edexcel AS and A Level Modular Mathematics
Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line
Exercise A, Question 8

Question:
A particle is moving along a straight line with constant acceleration from a point A to a point B, where AB = 24 m. The particle takes 6 s to move from A to B and the speed of the particle at B is 5 m s 1. Find a the speed of the particle at A, b the acceleration of the particle.

Solution:
a

s = 24 , t = 6 , v = 5 , u = ? s= ( 24 = ( u+5=
u+v 2

) t ) 6 =8

u+5 2

24 2 6

u=85=3
The speed of the particle at A is 3 m s 1. b

u=3,v=5,t=6,a= ? v = u + at 5 = 3 + 6a a=
53 6

1 3
1 3

The acceleration of the particle is

m s 2.

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