JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    A particle moves along a straight line OX. At a time t (in second) the distance x (in metre) of the particle from 0 is given by \[x=40+12t-{{t}^{3}}\] How long would the particle travel before coming to rest?

    A) 24m      

    B)                        40 m                     

    C) 56m                      

    D)        16m

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Key Idea: Speed is rate of change of distance. Distance travelled by the particle is \[x=40+12t-{{t}^{3}}\] We know that, speed is rate of change of distance i.e., \[v=\frac{dx}{dt}\] \[\therefore \]  \[v=\frac{d}{dt}(40+12t-{{t}^{3}})\]     \[=0+12-3{{t}^{2}}\] but final velocity \[v=0\] \[\therefore \]  \[12-3{{t}^{2}}=0\] or            \[{{t}^{2}}=\frac{12}{3}=4\] or            \[t=2\,s\] Hence, distance travelled by the particle before coming to rest is given by \[x=40+12(2)-{{(2)}^{3}}\]    \[=40+24-8=64-8\]    \[=56\,m\]


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