Attempt to differentiate v
*M1
Decrease power by 1 and a change in coefficient in at least one term (which must be the same term); allow unsimplified; allow p or q for t.
a=tv is M0. (a= dtdv=)3×−0.1t3−1+2×1.8t2−1−6t1−1=−0.3t2+3.6t−6
A1
May be unsimplified.
Marking guidance:
Allow p or q for t.
Setting a= dtdv=0 and attempt to solve a 3 term quadratic for t.
[a= dtdv=0⇒3t2−36t+60=0⇒t2−12t+20=0]
DM1
Allow p or q for t.
Must get 2 values or numerical expressions for t from their three term quadratic.
If using quadratic formula, must be the correct formula. If factorising, when brackets expanded, 2 terms correct.
p=2, q=10
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