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4.1.1 Kinematics (A-level only)

4.1.1 Kinematics (A-level only)

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The position vector of a particle at time t t\,t seconds is r=(t3−6t2+9t)i+(2t2−8t)j\mathbf r=(t^3-6t^2+9t)\mathbf i+(2t^2-8t)\mathbf jr=(t3−6t2+9t)i+(2t2−8t)j metres.

a.

Show that the velocity and acceleration are perpendicular when t=2t=2t=2.

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b.

Find all the other positive times at which the velocity and acceleration are perpendicular.

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