AQA Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics 2020 June — Question 5

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther AS Paper 2 Mechanics (Further AS Paper 2 Mechanics)
Year2020
SessionJune
TopicWork, energy and Power 1

5 A train consisting of an engine and eight carriages moves on a straight horizontal track. A constant resistive force of 2400 N acts on the engine.
A constant resistive force of 300 N acts on each of the eight carriages.
The maximum speed of the train on the track is \(120 \mathrm {~km} \mathrm {~h} ^ { - 1 }\)
Find the maximum power output of the engine.
Fully justify your answer.