Edexcel M2 2017 October — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2017
SessionOctober
TopicNon-constant acceleration

  1. A particle \(P\) moves on the \(x\)-axis. At time \(t\) seconds, \(t \geqslant 0\), the acceleration of \(P\) is
    \(( 2 t - 3 ) \mathrm { m } \mathrm { s } ^ { - 2 }\) in the positive \(x\) direction. At time \(t\) seconds, the velocity of \(P\) is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) in the positive \(x\) direction. When \(t = 3 , v = 2\)
    1. Find \(v\) in terms of \(t\).
      (4)
    The particle first comes to instantaneous rest at the point \(A\) and then comes to instantaneous rest again at the point \(B\).
  2. Find the distance \(A B\).