At time ttt seconds a particle, PPP, has position vector r\mathbf{r}r metres, with respect to a fixed origin, such that
r=(t3−4t2)i+(12t−t2)j \mathbf{r} = (t^3 - 4t^2)\mathbf{i} + (12t - t^2)\mathbf{j} r=(t3−4t2)i+(12t−t2)jFind the exact speed of PPP when t=3t = 3t=3.
A student claims that the magnitude of acceleration of PPP will never be zero. Determine whether the student's claim is correct. Fully justify your answer.
363 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Further Kinematics, covering 8.1 Vectors in Kinematics, 8.2 Vector Methods with Projectiles, 8.3 Variable Acceleration in One Dimension, 8.4 Differentiating Vectors, and 8.5 Integrating Vectors. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.