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The acceleration of a particle after t t\,t seconds is given by (4t−8) ms−2(4t - 8) \text{ ms}^{-2}(4t−8) ms−2. Given the velocity (vvv) of the particle is 6 ms-1 when t=0t = 0t=0.

a.

Find v v\,v in terms of ttt.

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b.

Find the distance between the two points the particle is instantaneously at rest.

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Variable Acceleration Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /Variable Acceleration

28 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Variable Acceleration, covering 11.1 Functions of Time, 11.2 Using Differentiation, 11.3 Maxima and Minima Problems, 11.4 Using Integration, and 11.5 Constant Acceleration Formulae. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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