- A train travels along a straight horizontal track between two stations, \(A\) and \(B\).
In a model of the motion, the train starts from rest at \(A\) and moves with constant acceleration \(0.3 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\) for 80 s .
The train then moves at constant velocity before it moves with a constant deceleration of \(0.5 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\), coming to rest at \(B\).
- For this model of the motion of the train between \(A\) and \(B\),
- state the value of the constant velocity of the train,
- state the time for which the train is decelerating,
- sketch a velocity-time graph.
The total distance between the two stations is 4800 m .
- Using the model, find the total time taken by the train to travel from \(A\) to \(B\).
- Suggest one improvement that could be made to the model of the motion of the train from \(A\) to \(B\) in order to make the model more realistic.