AQA Paper 2 Specimen — Question 14 3 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 2 (Paper 2)
SessionSpecimen
Marks3
TopicSUVAT & Travel Graphs

14 The graph below models the velocity of a small train as it moves on a straight track for 20 seconds. The front of the train is at the point \(A\) when \(t = 0\)
The mass of the train is 800 kg .
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  1. Find the total distance travelled in the 20 seconds.
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  2. Find the distance of the front of the train from the point \(A\) at the end of the 20 seconds.
    [0pt] [1 mark]
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  3. Find the maximum magnitude of the resultant force acting on the train.
    [0pt] [2 marks]
    14
  4. Explain why, in reality, the graph may not be an accurate model of the motion of the train.