AQA Maths M2

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 T cos 60° = 2 × A1 Correct equation
0.6
dM1 Solving for vPhysicsAndMathsTutor.com
v = 1.84 ms-1 A1 4 Correct v
Total 7
13(a)(i) M1A1 2 Differentiating, with at least one term
a = 2 + 12e −t
correct. Correct velocity
(ii) 2 < a ≤ 14 B1,B1 For 2, For 14
B1 3 Correct inequalities
2 −t
(b) s = t + 12e +c M1 Integrating, with at least one term correct.
A1 Correct expression with or without c
s = 0, t = 0 ⇒ c = −12 dM1 Finding c
PMT
s = t 2 + 12e −t − 12 A1 4 Correct final expression
Total 9
AQA GCE Mark Scheme, 2006 June series ñ MM2B
4(a) P = (30 × 42) × 42 M1 Finding force
AG (Q3, Jan 2006)
= 52920 W A1 2 Correct answer from P = Fv
MM2B
(b)(i) F = 1200 × 9.8sin 5° + 30v M1A1 Finding force. Correct force
Q Solution Marks Total Comments
2 1(a) 52920 = 2 (1200 × 9.8sin 5 ° + 30v)v dM1
M1 Using P = Fv both components
differentiating
v = (6t − 2t )i + (1 − 12t 2 ) j
v 2 + 392sin 5°v − 1764 = 0 A1 4 one component
Correct equationcorrect
from correct working
A1 3 second
AG component correct

(ii) ⎛ 1 ⎞ sin
⎛ 6 2 ⎞ ⎛sin 5°12 2 ⎞ 1 M1 substituting the value for t into their v
(b)(i) v ⎜−392
⎟ = ⎜ 5°−± ⎟( 392
i + ⎜1 − ) ⎟− j4=× 1−× ( −j1764)
v =⎝ 3 ⎠ ⎝ 9 3 ⎠ ⎝ 9⎠ 3 M1
A1 2 Solvingvelocity
correct quadratic
2 ×1
v = 28.3 or -62.4
(ii) Travelling due south A1ft 1 correct description (Follow through from
v = 28.3 ms-1 A1 2 Correct
v = ± kj )solution
Total 8
(c) a = (12t − 2)i − 24tj M1 differentiating their velocity
a(4) = 46i − 96 j A1 correct acceleration at time t
A1 3 correct acceleration at t = 4

(d) F = 6(46i − 96 j) = 276i − 576 j M1 apply Newtonís second law correctly

F = 2762 + 5762 = 639 N 3M1 finding magnitude

A1 3 correct magnitude
or
a = 462 + 962 = 106.45
F = 6 × 106.45 = 639 N
Total 12
2(a) 1 M1 use of KE formula
KE = × 0.6 × 142 = 58.8 J (Q1, June 2006)
2 A1 2 correct energy

(b) 0.6 × 9.8h = 58.8 M1 two term energy equation involving PE

58.8 and previous energy
h= = 10 m A1 correct equation
0.6 × 9.8
A1 3 correct height
Note: Constant acceleration methods not
accepted.

(c)(i) WD against resistance M1 three term energy equation

= 58.8 − 0.6 × 9.8 × 8 A1 correct equation
A1 3 correct value
= 11.76 = 11.8 J (to 3 sf)

(ii) 8F = 11.76 M1 using work done = Fd with d = 8

F = 1.47 N A1ft 2 correct force
accept 1.48

(d) The magnitude of the force would vary B1 1 appropriate explanation

with the speed of the ball.
Total 11
 "13" A1 Or inverted
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θ = 63! (63.4) A1 4 Accept 117!
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35(a)(i) t = 0, r = 2i + 10k B1 1

(ii) t = 2π, r = 2i + 7.49k B1 1 Or r = 2i + (10 − 0.8π)k accept 7.5k

(iii) t = 2π, t = 4π B1
B1 2

(b) v = ñ 2 sin t i + 2 cos t j ñ 0.4k M1 Differentiation

A1 Trig
A1 3 k

(c) a = ñ 2 cos t i ñ 2 sin t j M1A1

F = ñ 50 cos t i ñ 50 sin t j M1
F = 502 cos 2 t + 502 sin 2 t M1 No unit vectors

F = 50(N) A1 5
Total 12 PMT
(Q5, Jan 2007)
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4 3(a) Using F = ma:
2400i ñ 4800tj = 800a M1
a = 3i ñ 6tj A1 2

(b) v = ∫ a dt M1
= 3ti ñ 3t2j + c A1 Condone no ë+ cí

When t = 0, v = 6i + 30j 5
∴ c = 6i + 30j M1 Needs ë+ cí above
∴ v = (3t + 6)i + (30 ñ 3t2)j A1 4 AG

(c) r = ∫ v dt M1
3
= ( t 2 + 6t)i + (30t ñ t3)j + d A1,A1 A1 i term, A1 j term; condone no ë+ dí
2

When t = 0, r = 2i + 5j
∴ d = 2i + 5j M1
3
∴ r = ( t 2 + 6t + 2)i + (30t ñ t3 + 5)j A1 5
2
Total 11
4(a) Centre of mass of rod is 3 m from river B1 Use of centre of mass is centre of rod2007)
(Q3, June
bank
Taking moments about A, edge of bank: Or resolve R = 65g B1
3 Q 15 = 50x M1 Moments about any point (correct) M1
x = 0.9 A1 3 0.9 A1

(b) Taking moments about A:

50 Q 2 = 15 Q 3 + m Q 8 M1A1 M1 3 terms, 2 correct
55 = 8m A1
7
m=6
8
7
Mass is 6 kg A1 4 Accept 6.88 and 6.87
8
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Accept no spin, no wind
weight is the only force acting etc
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52(a)(i) a = dv =
(b) Resolve vertically:
6t – 6cos3t M1A1 2 M1 for at least one term correct
dt + 80g
R = 20g Must see 20g + 80g or 100g to obtain any
marks in (b)
= 100g π π π B1
(ii) When t = , a = 6 × – 6cos(3. ) M1
Using F = µR:
3 3 3 m1 Dep on B1
F = 0.4 × 100g = 2π + 6 A1 2 AG
= 40g or 392 N A1 3 AG
2 M1 for 3 terms including cos3t term
(b) r = t + cos3t + 6t + c
3
M1A1
(c) Resolve 3horizontally: Condone no ‘+ c’
= 40gt = 0, r = 0 ∴ c = − 2
SWhen B1
M1
Moments about A: 3
∴ r = t 60
80gxcos 3 2
+ +cos3 t + 6t −
20g.2cos60 2 M1A1 M1 for 3 terms, all moments
A1 4
3 3 S.4cos30
= A1
40gx + 20g = 138.56g Total 8
118.56 (Q2, Jan 2008)
x= m1 Dep on M1
40
1
= 2.96 m A1 6 Accept 2 3 −
2
Total 11
dr
6 4(a) v=
dt
v = (3t2 – 6t)i + (4 + 2t)j M1A1 2

(b)(i) a = (6t – 6)i + 2j M1

A1ft
Using F = ma:
F = (18t – 18)i + 6j A1ft 3

(ii) When t = 3, F = 36i + 6j

Magnitude is 362 + 62 4 M1
= 36.5 A1ft 2 Accept 6 37 ; ft from (b)(i)

(c) When F acts due north:

Component of F in the i direction is 0 M1
18t – 18 = 0
t=1 A1ft 2 ft from (b)(i)
Total 9 PMT
(Q4, Jan 2008)
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7 1(a) d v M1 A1 2
a= = 12t + 4
dt

(b) Using F = ma,

Force = 3 × (12t + 4) M1
When t = 4, force = 3 (12 × 4 + 4)
Force = 156 N A1 2

(c) r = 2t 3 + 2t 2 − 7t + c M1 A1
When t = 0, r = 5, ∴c = 5 M1
∴ r = 2t 3 + 2t 2 − 7t + 5 A1 4 SC3 if no ‘+c’ seen
Total 8
2(a) TA TB B1 1 (Q1, June 2008)
A B
40g
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8 1 r = v dt∫ M1
= t 4 + 4cos 2t + 5t (+ c) A1

When t = 0, r = 0 ⇒ c = – 4 M1 Finding c correctly

∴ r = t 4 + 4cos 2t + 5t − 4 A1ft 4 PMT
Total 4
1 2
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2(a) Initial KE = mv 2009 January series
2
= 1 × 6 × 122 M1 Allow one of m and v incorrect
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Q = 432Solution
J A1
Marks 2
Total Comments
v = drit hits the ground, conservation of
3(a) When
9(b)(i) M1
dt
energy1 tgives A1 i terms
2
v==
KE ( eInitial
– 8)iKE+ (2t – 6)in
+ loss j PE A1 3 j terms
= 432 + 6 × g × 4 M1 Need 6 × g × 4 or 235.2
= 667.2 3
(b)(i) When= 667t = 3,J (3sf)
v = – 3.52i B1
A1 2 Accept
AG (e 2 − 8)i
–1
Speed is 3.52 m s B1 2 3.5 does not give 2nd B mark
1 2
(ii) 667.2 = × 6 × v M1A1
(ii) West 2 B1 1
–1
Speed is 14.9 m s A1 3
1
t
(iii) a = 1 eis2 ai particle
(c) Stone + 2j M1A1
B1 Not g constant
2
No air resistance 3 B1 2 No other forces acting
When t = 3, a = 1 e 2 i + 2j or 2.24iTotal
+ 2j A1 39
2

(d) Using F = ma: M1 Accept F = 7a

3
F = 7( 1 e i +2j)
2
2
∴Magnitude of force is

( )
1
3
7 ( 1 e 2 ) 2 + 22
2
M1
2
F = 21.025
F = 21.0 A1 3 Accept 21 PMT
Total 12
4(a) Taking moments about AD: (Q3, Jan 2009)
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8 × 10 + 2 × 15 = 10 x M1A1
correct and 1 term on right
x = 110
10
Q Solution Marks Total Comments
= 11 cm A1 3
= ( 3t 2 − 15 ) i + ( 6 − 2t ) j
dv M1A1 A1 (i terms) A1 ( j terms)
10 1(a) a = 3
(b) 5 cmd t A1
B1 1

(b)(i) Using F =1ma: (a) −10 1.4

(c) (tan) θ =
Force = 45× ( 3t 2 −
ie
{15 ) i + ( 6 − 2t ) j
(b) } M1
M1
From areas;
5
⇒ θ = 15.6 or 15.7

= (12t − 60 ) i + ( 24 − 8t ) j
= 0.2 2 A1ft
A1 2 AG
Angle is tan–1(0.2) M1
(ii) When=t = 2, force = –12i + 8j
11.3° M1A1
A1ft 4
Magnitude of force = 12 + 8 N 2 2
M1
4E1
(d) Centre of mass is at=middle of lamina
14.4 (N) A1 41
Total
Total 9
9
1 (Q1, June 2009)
2(a) KE = × 55 × 32 M1
2
= 247.5 J A1 2
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114(a) r = ∫ v dt M1 M1 for at least one term correct
= ( t 4 − 6t 2 + 3t ) i + 5tj + 4t 2k + c A1m1 m1 for + c

When t = 0, r = − 5i + 6k ∴ c = − 5i + 6k
∴ r = ( t 4 − 6t 2 + 3t − 5 ) i + 5tj + ( 6 + 4t 2 ) k A1 4

(b) a = (12t 2 − 12 ) i + 8k M1A1 2 M1 for either component

{(12t }
1

− 12 ) + 64
2 2 2 M1
(c) Magnitude is
A1F 2

(d) Magnitude is a minimum when 12t 2 − 12 M1 for correct differentiation of correct

M1 expression in (c)
is zero
ie when t = 1 A1 2

(e) Minimum acceleration is 8

Using F = ma, M1 a could be a vector
F = 7 × 8 = 56 A1 2 CAO
Total 12
PMT
(Q4, Jan 2010)
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Q Solution Marks Total Comments
12 1 v = ds M1 for either s or 1 of 2 terms correct
d
dt M1 dt
(ignore signs)
= 10t – 12 sin 4t A1A1 3
Total 3
2(a) Kinetic energy = 1 × 3 × 42
M1 (Q1, June 2010)
2
= 24 (J) A1 2
(b) PE lost is
= 3 × g × 51 M1
= 153g or 1499.4
= 1500 J A1 2 Accept 1499, 153g

(c)(i) KE is 24 + 153g M1 M1 ‘(a)’ + ‘(b)’

= 1523.4
= 1520 J A1 (if done (c)(i) in (b) 0 marks; if done (b)
and then (c)(i) in (b) M1 only)
(ii) Using KE = 1 mv2
2
v2 = 1015.6 M1
Speed of stone is 31.9 ms–1 A1 4 Accept 31.8 from 1520

If use constant acceleration formulae in

2D, possible 4 marks in (c) BUT no
marks if initial speed is treated as being
vertical
5

(d) eg Stone is a particle E1 1

No air resistance Not no resistance; accept no wind
resistance
Total 9
3(a) Symmetry E1 1 Only accept ‘symmetry’
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Q Solution Marks Total Comments
13 4(a) Using F = ma,
400 cos π t i + 600t2 j = 200 a M1
2
a = 2 cos π t i + 3t2 j A1 2
2

(b) v = ∫ a dt M1 M1 for either ∫ a dt or 1 of 2 terms correct

= 4 sin π t i + t 3 j + c A1m1 m1 for + c

π 2

When t = 4, r = –3i + 56j,

64j + c = –3i + 56j m1

∴ c = –3i – 8j
∴ v = ( 4 sin π t –3)i + (t3 – 8)j A1 5 Do not accept 2π Accept 1.27 for 4
π 2 π
2

(c) When particle is moving due west,

northerly component is zero M1
∴ t3 − 8 = 0 A1
t=2 A1 3

(d) When t = 2, v = – 3i + 0j B1
Speed of particle is 3 m s–1 B1 2 B1 for change –3 to +3

Total 12
dv λ (Q4, June 2010) PMT
5 =− 1 M1
dt v4
1
–1
∫v dv = – ∫Mark
λ dt Scheme – General Certificate of Education Condone one of v 4 , + ∫ λ dt , 1
4 (A-level) Mathematics – Mechanics 2B – January 2011
m1
MM2B λ
Q Solution Marks Total Comments
4 54
14 1(a) r =v ∫ =v –dλt t + c
A1A1
5 m1 m1 for + c
M1 either i or j term correct.
= (4t + t 3)i + (12t4 – 54t 2)j + c M1A1
t = 0, v = u ∴ c = u 4 A1 Condone no c
5
5 5 5
∴ v 4 =t =u 40,–r = λ5ti – 7j
When
c = 5i – 7j 4 M1 Any attempt at c
4
⎛ 55 ⎞ 5

= ⎜⎝(5u +−4t4+λ tt 3⎟⎠)i + ( − 7 +12t − 4t 2 )j

vr = 4 A1 7
A1 4
Total 7
dv
(b) a =
dt
a = 6t i – 8 j M1A1 2 M1 either term correct

(c) Using F = ma M1 Or: using F = ma

F = 2(6t i – 8 j) F = 2(6t i – 8 j)
= 12t i – 16 j A1 When t = 1, F = 12 i – 16 j
∴ Magnitude of force is
Magnitude of force is (144 + 256 ) 2
1 1

(144t 2
+ 256 ) 2 when t = 1 M1
= 20 N A1 4 = 20 N
Total 10
5
2(a) PE lost is (Q1, Jan 2011)
= 4 × g × 5 cos 70 M1A1 2 M1 4 × g × 5 × cos or sin 20 or 70
= 67.0 J
(b) KE is loss of PE ⇒ KE is 67.0 J B1 1 ft
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Q Solution Marks Total Comments
d v
15 3(a) a = dt
a = −8e −2t i + (6 − 6t ) j M1 M1: Differentiating with either of the two
A1 components correct. Do not need to see i
A1 3 or j.
A1: Correct i component.
A1: Correct j component.

(b)(i) Using F = ma
F = 5 × {−8e −2t i + (6 − 6t ) j} M1 M1: Multiplying their acceleration by 5,
A1 2 even if not a vector.
A1: Correct expression.
= −40e−2t i + (30 − 30t ) j

(ii) Magnitude of F is
M1: Finding magnitude from two non-
{( −40) + (30) }
2 2 1
2
M1 zero terms. Must add terms and square
root. Condone {(40) 2 + (30) 2 }2
1

= 50 A1 2 A1: Correct answer only.

In this part, condone lack of negative
signs in expression for force in (b) (i).

(c) When F acts due west, j component is

zero M1 M1: Putting j component equal to zero.
30 – 30t = 0
t =1 A1 2 A1: Correct time.

(d) r = −2e−2t i + (3t 2 − t 3 ) j + c M1 M1: Integration with either of the two

A1 components correct. Do not need to see i
A1 or j.
A1: Correct i component.
A1: Correct j component.
Condone lack of + c

When t = 0, r = 6i + 5j ∴ c = 8i + 5j dM1 dM1: Finding c using 6i + 5j and e 0 = 1 .

∴ r = (8 – 2e–2t )i + (5 + 3t2 – t3)j A1 5 A1: Correct position vector.

Total 14
(Q3, June 2011)
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Total 8
MM2B
16Q2(a) using F = ma: Solution M1
Marks Total ie dividing by 50Comments
2
a = (6t 1– 1.2
76t 28) i2+ 2 e –2t j A1 2
1(a) KE = M1 All terms correct
2
(b) v = = 29
∫
a dt792 J
=2 29 8003J
A1 2
= (3 t – 0.4 t ) i – e–2tj + c M1A1 condone lack of + c; M1 one term correct
(b) when
Changet = in
0, PE:
r = 7mgh
i – 4=j 76 × 9.8 × 31 J M1 All terms correct
c = 7 i – 3j = 23 088.8 J m1A1
A1 42 ft from ke –2t in (b); just adding 7i – 4j, m0
v = (7 + 3 t2 – 0.4 t3) i – ( 3 + e -2t) j accept unsimplified. CAO
= 23 100 J
(c) when t = 1, v = 9.6 i – 3.135 j M1A1 ft from (b)
(c)(i) KE when touches down on ground
speed = +923
= 29 792 + 3.135 2
.6 2088.8J m1
M1 Their values, one correct
-1
==10.1 ms J
52 881 A1 4 ft from (b)
= 52 900 J A1 2 CAO
Total 10
52881 (Q2, Jan 2012)
(ii) Speed of Alan is 1
M1
2 76
–1
= 37.304 m s
= 37.3 m s –1 A1 2 CAO
Total 8
dv
172(a)(i) a
dt
4t 2
= 12t + 8e ms M1A1 2 M1 for either term correct

(ii) When t = 0.5, a = 6 + 8 × e 2 m1

= 7.08 m s–2 A1 2 Condone 7.07
SC1 for 7.1 with no working
(b) Using F = ma:
F = 4 × 7.08
= 28.3 N B1ft 1 Ft from value awarded A1

(c) r v dt M1 At least two terms correct

– 4t
= 2t + 12 e
3
+ 8t + c A1 Does not need +c
When t = 0, r = 0 → c = – 1
2 m1 Does not need c = – 12
r 2t 3 1 e –4t 8t – 1 A1 4 Need r, s (or words)
2 2
Total 9
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18 4(a) Distance of particle from the origin is
1
{(4cos3t ) 2 (4sin 3t ) 2 }2 M1

= 4 which is a constant A1 2
particle is moving in a circle centre the PMT
origin
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dr
(b) v
dt
Q v = – 12 sin 3t iSolution
– 12 cos 3t j Marks
M1A1 Total
2 Comments
M1 for either term correct
1 2
1(a) KE = 0.16 11 M1
dv2
(c) a = 9.68 J A1 2
dt
a = – 36 cos 3t i + 36 sin 3t j M1A1 2 M1 for either term correct
(b) Change in PE: mgh = 0.16 × 9.8 × 5 M1
= 7.84 J A1 2
(d) a = – 9 (4 cos 3t i – 4 sin 3t j)
= –9r
(c)(i) KEk =when
– 9 reached point B B2 2 B1 for 9
= 9.68 – 7.84 J M1 ‘(a)’ ‘(b)’
= 1.84 J A1 2 cao
(e) Acceleration is towards centre of circle E1 1
(or origin)
1.84 If added in (c)(i) 0 marks for (c)(i)
Total 9
(ii) Speed of ball is 1 M1 14.8 M1A1for c(ii)
0.16 (Q4, June 2012)
2
–1
= 4.7958 m s
= 4.80 m s–1 A1 2 Condone 4.8,4.79
Total 8
dv
19 2(a) a = M1
dt
π M1 for either term correct
= 4π sin t i 18tj
3 Accept 12 sin t i 18tj condone
A1 2 3 3
no i in (a)
4

(b)(i) Using F = ma:

π
F=4× 4πsin t i 18tj M1 Or either term correct
3
π
F = 16πsin t i 72tj A1 2
3

(ii) When t = 3, F = 4 ×[ 4π sin(π)i 54 j ]

= – 216j B1
Magnitude is 216 B1ft 2 ft finding magnitude of their F

r v dt either term correct

(c) M1

36 π No need for c (otherwise cao)

= sin t i 3t 3 j c 12
π 3 A1 Condone
3
When t = 3, r = 4i – 2j M1
→ –81j + c = 4i – 2j
c = 4i + 79j A1
36 π
r = sin t 4 i {79 3t 3 }j A1 5 cao
π 3
Total 11 (Q2, Jan 2013)
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When t = 2, a = 96 B1
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Using F = ma
Q F = 3 × 96 Solution M1
Marks Total Comments
= 288
ds N A1 4
20 1(a) v= Total M1 6
dt
= 24t 12
2(a) KE = × 52 × 7 2 A1
M1 2
2
d=v1274 J A1 2
(b) a = = 1270 J
dt
= 48t B1
(b) Change in PE: mgh = 52 × 9.8 × 8 M1
= 4076.8 A1
When t = 2, a = 96 B1
Carol’s KE when she reaches the net
Using F = ma
= 1274 + 4076.8 J = 5350.8 J
F = 3 × 96 M1
= 5350 J A1 3
= 288 N A1 4
Total 6
5350.8
(c) Speed 1of Carol is (Q1, June 2013)
2(a) KE = × 52 × 7 2 1
× 52
M1A1
M1
2 2
= 1274mJ s–1
= 14.3457 A1 2
= 14.3 m s–1J
= 1270 A1 3
Total 8
(b)
21 3(a) = ∫ a dtin PE: mgh = 52 × 9.8 × 8
vChange M1
= 4076.8 A1
= (20t 2 + t 3 )i − 5e −4t j + c M1A1 M1 for either term correct
Carol’s KE when she reaches the net Condone no ‘+ c’
When
= 1274t–4+= 4076.8
1, J = –45350.8 J
= 5350 J = 21i – 5e j + c
6i – 5e j M1
A1 3 Finding ‘+ c’; not using c = 6i – 5e–4 j

c = –15i A1
5350.8
v = (20oft 2 Carol
(c) Speed 15)i −15e −4t j
+ t 3 −is A1
M1A1 5
× 52
2
When
(b) = t = 0,m vs = −15i − 5 j
14.3457 –1 M1
= 14.3 m s–1 A1 3
Speed is 152 + 52 Total M1 8
3(a) v = ∫ a dt = 15.8 m s–1 A1 3 Accept 5 10
−4 t
= (20t + t )i − 5e j + c
2 3
M1A1 M1 for either term correct
Total 8 Condone no ‘+ c’
When t = 1, (Q3, June 2013)
6i – 5e–4 j = 21i – 5e–4 j + c M1 Finding ‘+ c’; not using c = 6i – 5e–4 j

c = –15i A1
v = (20t 2 + t 3 − 15)i − 5e −4t j A1 5
4
(b) When t = 0, v = −15i − 5 j M1

Speed is 152 + 52 M1
= 15.8 m s–1 A1 3 Accept 5 10

Total 8