9709 P42 - Jun 2026 - Q1
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A car of mass \(960\text{ kg}\) is moving on a straight horizontal road. There is a constant force of magnitude \(620\text{ N}\) resisting the motion of the car.
(a) Calculate the power developed by the engine of the car when it is moving at a constant speed of \(25\text{ m s}^{-1}\).
(b) Given that the power is suddenly increased by \(12\text{ kW}\), find the instantaneous acceleration of the car.
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