Edexcel M1 2021 June — Question 8 13 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks13
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TopicConstant acceleration (SUVAT)
TypeTwo vehicles: overtaking or meeting (algebraic)
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M1 two-particle SUVAT problem requiring calculation of speeds, distances using areas under speed-time graphs, and finding when one particle overtakes another. While multi-part with several steps, it uses routine mechanics techniques (constant acceleration formulae, area calculations) with no novel insight required. Slightly easier than average due to straightforward setup and clear phases of motion.
Spec3.02b Kinematic graphs: displacement-time and velocity-time3.02c Interpret kinematic graphs: gradient and area3.02d Constant acceleration: SUVAT formulae

8. Two trams, tram \(A\) and tram \(B\), run on parallel straight horizontal tracks. Initially the two trams are at rest in the depot and level with each other. At time \(t = 0 , \operatorname { tram } A\) starts to move. Tram \(A\) moves with constant acceleration \(2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }\) for 5 seconds and then continues to move along the track at constant speed. At time \(t = 20\) seconds, tram \(B\) starts from rest and moves in the same direction as tram \(A\). Tram \(B\) moves with constant acceleration \(3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }\) for 4 seconds and then continues to move along the track at constant speed. The trams are modelled as particles.
  1. Sketch, on the same axes, a speed-time graph for the motion of tram \(A\) and a speed-time graph for the motion of tram \(B\), from \(t = 0\) to the instant when tram \(B\) overtakes \(\operatorname { tram } A\). At the instant when the two trams are moving with the same speed, \(\operatorname { tram } A\) is \(d\) metres in front of tram \(B\).
  2. Find the value of \(d\).
  3. Find the distance of the trams from the depot at the instant when tram \(B\) overtakes \(\operatorname { tram } A\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{5a2cf693-d966-4787-8778-ecc8a79a6265-32_2647_1835_118_116}
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8. Two trams, tram $A$ and tram $B$, run on parallel straight horizontal tracks. Initially the two trams are at rest in the depot and level with each other.

At time $t = 0 , \operatorname { tram } A$ starts to move. Tram $A$ moves with constant acceleration $2 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }$ for 5 seconds and then continues to move along the track at constant speed.

At time $t = 20$ seconds, tram $B$ starts from rest and moves in the same direction as tram $A$. Tram $B$ moves with constant acceleration $3 \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 2 }$ for 4 seconds and then continues to move along the track at constant speed.

The trams are modelled as particles.
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\item Sketch, on the same axes, a speed-time graph for the motion of tram $A$ and a speed-time graph for the motion of tram $B$, from $t = 0$ to the instant when tram $B$ overtakes $\operatorname { tram } A$.

At the instant when the two trams are moving with the same speed, $\operatorname { tram } A$ is $d$ metres in front of tram $B$.
\item Find the value of $d$.
\item Find the distance of the trams from the depot at the instant when tram $B$ overtakes $\operatorname { tram } A$.\\

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