The diagram is the speed-time graph for 60 seconds of a train's journey. At the beginning of this part of the journey the train is travelling at u m/s.
- (a)Giving each answer in its simplest form, find expressions in terms of u, for the deceleration for the last 10 seconds,[1]
- (b)the speed when t = 55,[1]
- (c)the distance travelled during these 60 seconds.[2]
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Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] u/10
- [1] u/2
- [1] M1 for attempt to find a relevant area under the graph, soi by 50u or 5u or 60u
- [1] 55u
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