OCR M1 2005 June — Question 7 17 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2005
SessionJune
Marks17
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TopicConstant acceleration (SUVAT)
TypeRead and interpret velocity-time graph
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a standard M1 mechanics question combining SUVAT with basic calculus. Part (i) requires finding area under a piecewise linear graph, (ii) uses gradient for deceleration, (iii-v) involve routine differentiation/integration of polynomials, and (vi) requires comparing distances. All techniques are straightforward applications with no novel problem-solving required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec3.02b Kinematic graphs: displacement-time and velocity-time3.02c Interpret kinematic graphs: gradient and area3.02f Non-uniform acceleration: using differentiation and integration

7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{99d30766-9c1b-43a8-986a-112b78b08146-4_634_1127_934_507} A car \(P\) starts from rest and travels along a straight road for 600 s . The \(( t , v )\) graph for the journey is shown in the diagram. This graph consists of three straight line segments. Find
  1. the distance travelled by \(P\),
  2. the deceleration of \(P\) during the interval \(500 < t < 600\). Another car \(Q\) starts from rest at the same instant as \(P\) and travels in the same direction along the same road for 600 s . At time \(t \mathrm {~s}\) after starting the velocity of \(Q\) is \(\left( 600 t ^ { 2 } - t ^ { 3 } \right) \times 10 ^ { - 6 } \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }\).
  3. Find an expression in terms of \(t\) for the acceleration of \(Q\).
  4. Find how much less \(Q\) 's deceleration is than \(P\) 's when \(t = 550\).
  5. Show that \(Q\) has its maximum velocity when \(t = 400\).
  6. Find how much further \(Q\) has travelled than \(P\) when \(t = 400\).

Question 7:
Part (i)
AnswerMarks
For using the idea that area of the quadrilateral represents distanceM1
\(\frac{1}{2}\times200\times16 + 300\times\frac{1}{2}(16+25)\)A1
\(+\ \frac{1}{2}\times100\times25\ (=1600+6150+1250)\)A1
Distance is \(9000\) mTotal: 3
Part (ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(a = (0-25)/(600-500)\)M1 For using the idea that gradient \((= \text{vel}\div\text{time})\) represents acceleration; or for using \(v = u + at\)
Deceleration is \(0.25\) ms\(^{-2}\)A1 Allow acceleration \(= -0.25\) ms\(^{-2}\)
Part (iii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Acceleration is \((1200t - 3t^2)\times10^{-6}\)M1 For using \(a(t) = \dot{v}(t)\)
A1Total: 2
Part (iv)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(0.25 - 0.2475\)M1 For using 'ans(ii) \(-
Amount is \(\pm0.0025\) ms\(^{-2}\)A1ft Total: 2
Part (v)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(1200t - 3t^2 = 0\)M1 For solving \(a_Q(t)=0\) or for finding \(a_Q(400)\)
\(t = (0 \text{ or})\ 400\)A1 Or for obtaining \(a_Q(400) = 0\)
Part (vi)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{1}{2}\times200\times16 + 200\times\frac{1}{2}(16+22)\)M1 For correct method for \(s_P(400)\)
A1
\(s_Q(t) = (200t^3 - t^4/4)\times10^{-6}\ (+C)\)M1 For using \(s_Q(t) = \int v_Q\, dt\)
\(6400 - 5400\)A1 For using correct limits and finding \(
M1
Distance is \(1000\) mA1 Total: 6
# Question 7:

## Part (i)
| For using the idea that area of the quadrilateral represents distance | M1 | |
| $\frac{1}{2}\times200\times16 + 300\times\frac{1}{2}(16+25)$ | A1 | |
| $+\ \frac{1}{2}\times100\times25\ (=1600+6150+1250)$ | A1 | |
| Distance is $9000$ m | **Total: 3** | |

## Part (ii)
| $a = (0-25)/(600-500)$ | M1 | For using the idea that gradient $(= \text{vel}\div\text{time})$ represents acceleration; or for using $v = u + at$ |
| Deceleration is $0.25$ ms$^{-2}$ | A1 | Allow acceleration $= -0.25$ ms$^{-2}$ | **Total: 2** |

## Part (iii)
| Acceleration is $(1200t - 3t^2)\times10^{-6}$ | M1 | For using $a(t) = \dot{v}(t)$ |
| | A1 | **Total: 2** |

## Part (iv)
| $0.25 - 0.2475$ | M1 | For using 'ans(ii) $- |a_Q(550)|$'; ft ans(ii) only |
| Amount is $\pm0.0025$ ms$^{-2}$ | A1ft | **Total: 2** |

## Part (v)
| $1200t - 3t^2 = 0$ | M1 | For solving $a_Q(t)=0$ or for finding $a_Q(400)$ |
| $t = (0 \text{ or})\ 400$ | A1 | Or for obtaining $a_Q(400) = 0$ | **AG** | **Total: 2** |

## Part (vi)
| $\frac{1}{2}\times200\times16 + 200\times\frac{1}{2}(16+22)$ | M1 | For correct method for $s_P(400)$ |
| | A1 | |
| $s_Q(t) = (200t^3 - t^4/4)\times10^{-6}\ (+C)$ | M1 | For using $s_Q(t) = \int v_Q\, dt$ |
| $6400 - 5400$ | A1 | For using correct limits and finding $|s_Q(400) - s_P(400)|$ |
| | M1 | |
| Distance is $1000$ m | A1 | **Total: 6** |
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A car $P$ starts from rest and travels along a straight road for 600 s . The $( t , v )$ graph for the journey is shown in the diagram. This graph consists of three straight line segments. Find\\
(i) the distance travelled by $P$,\\
(ii) the deceleration of $P$ during the interval $500 < t < 600$.

Another car $Q$ starts from rest at the same instant as $P$ and travels in the same direction along the same road for 600 s . At time $t \mathrm {~s}$ after starting the velocity of $Q$ is $\left( 600 t ^ { 2 } - t ^ { 3 } \right) \times 10 ^ { - 6 } \mathrm {~ms} ^ { - 1 }$.\\
(iii) Find an expression in terms of $t$ for the acceleration of $Q$.\\
(iv) Find how much less $Q$ 's deceleration is than $P$ 's when $t = 550$.\\
(v) Show that $Q$ has its maximum velocity when $t = 400$.\\
(vi) Find how much further $Q$ has travelled than $P$ when $t = 400$.

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