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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
9MA0/32
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Mathematics
Advanced
PAPER 32: Mechanics
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Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Green), calculator
A-LEVEL PEARSON EDEXEL 9MAO/32
LEVEL 3 GCE MATHEMATICS
ADVANCED PAPER 32 MECHANICS
(AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME
ATTACHED)
Q:1/1/1/1/
P72131A
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,1. [In this question, position vectors are given relative to a fixed origin.] At time t
seconds, where t > 0 , a particle P has velocity v m s–1 where
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(a) Find the speed of P at time t = 2 seconds.
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(b) Find an expression, in terms of t, i and j, for the acceleration of P at time t seconds,
where t > 0
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At time t = 4 seconds, the position vector of P is (i – 4j) m.
(c) Find the position vector of P at time t = 1 second.
(4)
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
9MA0/32
Paper
reference
Mathematics
Advanced
PAPER 32: Mechanics
You must have: Total Marks
Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Green), calculator
A-LEVEL PEARSON EDEXEL 9MAO/32
LEVEL 3 GCE MATHEMATICS
ADVANCED PAPER 32 MECHANICS
(AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME
ATTACHED)
Q:1/1/1/1/
P72131A
©2022 Pearson Education Ltd.
,1. [In this question, position vectors are given relative to a fixed origin.] At time t
seconds, where t > 0 , a particle P has velocity v m s–1 where
1
2
v = 3t i – 6t 2 j
(a) Find the speed of P at time t = 2 seconds.
(2)
(b) Find an expression, in terms of t, i and j, for the acceleration of P at time t seconds,
where t > 0
(2)
At time t = 4 seconds, the position vector of P is (i – 4j) m.
(c) Find the position vector of P at time t = 1 second.
(4)
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