OCR MEI M4 2013 June — Question 3

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleM4 (Mechanics 4)
Year2013
SessionJune
TopicWork, energy and Power 2

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 \(6 v \mathrm {~N}\).
  1. Show that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } v } { \mathrm {~d} t } = ( 1 - v ) ( 2 - v )\) and hence show that \(t = \ln \frac { 2 - v } { 2 ( 1 - v ) }\).
  2. 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.
  3. Verify that the power of 4.224 W is reached when \(v = 0.8\) and calculate the value of \(t\) at this instant.
  4. Find \(v\) in terms of \(t\) for the motion at constant power. Deduce the limiting value of \(v\) as \(t \rightarrow \infty\).