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11.11 Modelling with Differential Equations

11.11 Modelling with Differential Equations

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Question 9

A small object is dropped from a high altitude and falls vertically towards the ground.

a.

Using a simple model of constant acceleration, a student predicts that the velocity of the object, exactly 5 seconds after being released from rest, is 5g m s−15g\text{ m s}^{-1}5g m s−1. Show how the student has obtained this prediction.

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b.

Using a refined model that accounts for air resistance, it is assumed that the object's acceleration, a m s−2a\text{ m s}^{-2}a m s−2, at time ttt seconds after release is given by

a=g−0.2v a = g - 0.2v a=g−0.2v

where v m s−1v\text{ m s}^{-1}v m s−1 is the velocity of the object at time ttt. Find an expression for vvv in terms of ttt.

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c.

Compare the behavior of vvv as t→∞t \to \inftyt→∞ for both models.

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11.11 Modelling with Differential Equations Questions

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50 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 11.11 Modelling with Differential Equations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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