3 A model car of mass 2 kg moves from rest along a horizontal straight path. After time \(t \mathrm {~s}\), the velocity of the car is \(v \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The power, \(P \mathrm {~W}\), developed by the engine is initially modelled by \(P = 2 v ^ { 3 } + 4 v\). The car is subject to a resistance force of magnitude \(6 v \mathrm {~N}\).
- Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } v } { \mathrm {~d} t } = ( 1 - v ) ( 2 - v )\) and hence show that \(t = \ln \frac { 2 - v } { 2 ( 1 - v ) }\).
- Hence express \(v\) in terms of \(t\).
Once the power reaches 4.224 W it remains at this constant value with the resistance force still acting.
- Verify that the power of 4.224 W is reached when \(v = 0.8\) and calculate the value of \(t\) at this instant.
- Find \(v\) in terms of \(t\) for the motion at constant power. Deduce the limiting value of \(v\) as \(t \rightarrow \infty\).