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A-LevelMathematicsMechanics9709/43 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q13 Marks

A particle P is projected vertically upwards with speed v ms¯¹ from a point on the ground. P reaches its greatest height after 3 s.

  1. (a)Find v.[1]
  2. (b)Find the greatest height of P above the ground.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] Use v = u + at (or equivalent suvat) with v = 0, a = –g and t = 3
  2. [1] Using v² = u² + 2as with a = −g, v = 0 and u = value from 1(a), or equivalent suvat method
  3. [1] Greatest height is 45 m

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Topic
Mechanics, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 3 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 4 Variant 3, question 1.

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