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A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/43 · May/June 2022 · Q25 Marks

A particle P is projected vertically upwards from horizontal ground. P reaches a maximum height of 45 m. After reaching the ground, P comes to rest without rebounding.

  1. (a)Find the speed at which P was projected.[2]
  2. (b)Find the total time for which the speed of P is at least 10ms⁻¹.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] For use of v² = u² + 2as OE complete method that would lead to finding u
  2. [A1] Speed = 30 ms⁻¹
  3. [M1] For use of v = u + at to find time to 10 ms⁻¹ or use of 'suvat' to find time for one stage of motion
  4. [M1] 2 × time to 10 ms⁻¹ OE
  5. [A1] Total time = 4 s

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Topic
Mechanics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2022 Paper 4 Variant 3, question 2.

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