Math Problem Statement

When a train moves with the speed of 110km/h, from point A with a constant deceleration it reduces its speed as v km/h in t minutes. And then it moves with a constant velocity and then for 3t minutes it moves with a constant acceleration and reaches the point B at 110 km/h. The distance travelled during the constant velocity is 2.5km AB=6.5km.the time taken to travel from A to B is 6 minutes. Show that v(6-4t)=150

Solution

To solve the problem, let's break down the given information and apply the equations of motion. Here's a summary of the problem:

  • The train starts at point A with an initial speed of 110km/h110 \, \text{km/h}.
  • It decelerates to a speed vkm/hv \, \text{km/h} in tt minutes.
  • After reaching vv, it travels at a constant speed of vkm/hv \, \text{km/h} for some time.
  • Then, it accelerates for 3t3t minutes and reaches the speed of 110km/h110 \, \text{km/h} at point B.
  • The distance traveled during the constant velocity phase is 2.5km2.5 \, \text{km}.
  • The total distance from A to B is 6.5km6.5 \, \text{km}.
  • The total time taken to travel from A to B is 6 minutes.

We need to show that the equation v(64t)=150v(6 - 4t) = 150 holds.

Step 1: Analyze the deceleration phase

  • Initial speed: 110km/h110 \, \text{km/h}
  • Final speed: vkm/hv \, \text{km/h}
  • Time taken: tt minutes, which is t60hours\frac{t}{60} \, \text{hours}

Let the deceleration be a1a_1. Using the first equation of motion: v=110a1t60v = 110 - a_1 \cdot \frac{t}{60} Thus, a1=110vt/60=60(110v)ta_1 = \frac{110 - v}{t/60} = \frac{60(110 - v)}{t}.

Step 2: Analyze the constant velocity phase

  • Speed: vkm/hv \, \text{km/h}
  • Distance: 2.5km2.5 \, \text{km}

Time taken during this phase, t2t_2, is given by: t2=2.5vhourst_2 = \frac{2.5}{v} \, \text{hours} Convert t2t_2 to minutes: t2=2.5×60vminutes=150vminutest_2 = \frac{2.5 \times 60}{v} \, \text{minutes} = \frac{150}{v} \, \text{minutes}

Step 3: Analyze the acceleration phase

  • Initial speed: vkm/hv \, \text{km/h}
  • Final speed: 110km/h110 \, \text{km/h}
  • Time taken: 3t3t minutes, which is 3t60hours\frac{3t}{60} \, \text{hours}

Let the acceleration be a2a_2. Using the first equation of motion: 110=v+a23t60110 = v + a_2 \cdot \frac{3t}{60} Thus, a2=60(110v)3t=20(110v)ta_2 = \frac{60(110 - v)}{3t} = \frac{20(110 - v)}{t}.

Step 4: Total time and total distance

Total time TT is given as 6 minutes: t+t2+3t=6t + t_2 + 3t = 6 Substitute t2=150vt_2 = \frac{150}{v}: t+150v+3t=6t + \frac{150}{v} + 3t = 6 Simplify: 4t+150v=64t + \frac{150}{v} = 6 Multiply the entire equation by vv to get rid of the fraction: 4tv+150=6v4tv + 150 = 6v Rearrange to show the required equation: 6v4tv=1506v - 4tv = 150 Factor out vv from the left side: v(64t)=150v(6 - 4t) = 150

Conclusion

We have shown that v(64t)=150v(6 - 4t) = 150 as required.

Would you like any further details or have any questions?


Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What would the equation be if the total distance AB were different?
  2. How would the solution change if the time taken to decelerate was different?
  3. How would this problem change if the train accelerated uniformly from the start instead of decelerating?
  4. Can you derive the equation for vv if the train's acceleration phase were to take 4t4t minutes instead of 3t3t?
  5. What other scenarios can be analyzed using the first equation of motion?

Tip: When dealing with problems that involve multiple phases of motion (deceleration, constant velocity, acceleration), it's useful to break down the problem into sections and apply the relevant equations of motion to each phase.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Kinematics
Equations of Motion
Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

Formulas

Equations of Motion
Speed = Distance / Time

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School