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Linear and Parabolic Motion

Quick questions on Kinematics in a straight line: displacement, velocity, acceleration and the suvat equations - SQA Advanced Higher Mathematics of Mechanics

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A particle moves with v=4tt2v = 4t - t^2 m s1^{-1}. Find its acceleration at t=3t = 3 s. [2 marks]
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A stone is thrown so that it travels 4545 m while accelerating uniformly from rest in 33 s. Find the acceleration. [2 marks]

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