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3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only)

3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only)

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Question 36

A stone is thrown from the edge of a cliff out to sea. Its position t t\,t seconds after being thrown is modelled by

x=12tx = 12tx=12t, y=30−4.9t2y = 30 - 4.9t^2y=30−4.9t2, t≥0 t \geq 0\,t≥0

where x x\,x metres is the horizontal distance from the point of projection and y y\,y metres is the height above sea level.

a.

Find a Cartesian equation for the path of the stone, in the form y=f(x)y = f(x)y=f(x).

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b.

Find the horizontal distance travelled by the stone before it hits the sea, giving your answer to three significant figures.

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c.

State one limitation of this model.

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3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) Questions

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76 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only), covering 3.3.1 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) and 3.3.2 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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