| Exam Board | OCR MEI |
|---|---|
| Module | C1 (Core Mathematics 1) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 3 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Indices and Surds |
| Type | Solve power equations |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a straightforward algebraic rearrangement requiring only basic manipulation: subtract ut from both sides, then divide by (1/2)t². It's simpler than typical A-level questions as it involves no complex concepts, just routine formula rearrangement that could appear at GCSE Higher tier. |
| Spec | 1.02a Indices: laws of indices for rational exponents |
Make $a$ the subject of the formula $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$. [3]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{OCR MEI C1 2009 Q2 [3]}}