M1 June 2011 Q4

EdexcelOld spec12 marksSUVATTime-Series Graphs

4. A girl runs a 400 m race in a time of 84 s. In a model of this race, it is assumed that, starting from rest, she moves with constant acceleration for 4 s, reaching a speed of 5 m s\(^{-1}\). She maintains this speed for 60 s and then moves with constant deceleration for 20 s, crossing the finishing line with a speed of \(V\) m s\(^{-1}\).

(a) Sketch, in the space below, a speed-time graph for the motion of the girl during the whole race. (2)
(b) Find the distance run by the girl in the first 64 s of the race. (3)
(c) Find the value of \(V\). (5)
(d) Find the deceleration of the girl in the final 20 s of her race. (2)