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The document provides an assignment brief for a BTEC International Level 3 course. Students are asked to complete two tasks analyzing engineering problems using calculus. For Task 1, students must analyze a mathematical model of a car's acceleration, derive equations for velocity, position, and acceleration as functions of time. They must also calculate values for given data. For Task 2, students must apply calculus to equations for a vehicle's distance, acceleration, and positions where its velocity is zero. The brief provides assessment criteria, sources for additional information, and sample data for specific car models.

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The document provides an assignment brief for a BTEC International Level 3 course. Students are asked to complete two tasks analyzing engineering problems using calculus. For Task 1, students must analyze a mathematical model of a car's acceleration, derive equations for velocity, position, and acceleration as functions of time. They must also calculate values for given data. For Task 2, students must apply calculus to equations for a vehicle's distance, acceleration, and positions where its velocity is zero. The brief provides assessment criteria, sources for additional information, and sample data for specific car models.

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BTEC Assignment Brief

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in


Engineering
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering
Qualification Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital
Engineering
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Manufacturing Engineering
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Aeronautical Engineering

Unit number and title Unit 7: Calculus to solve engineering problems


C: Investigate the application of calculus to solve a defined specialist
Learning aim(s)
engineering problem
Assignment title Investigate an engineering problem using calculus
Assessor Name Daniel Chebii
Students Name Ansh Lalji Rabadiya
Issue date
Hand in deadline 23th March 2022

You are working as a Junior Engineer for a small motor racing team.
You have been given a proposed mathematical model to calculate
the velocity of a car accelerating from rest in a straight line. The
equation is: The equation is:

v ( t )= A ( 1−e )
−t
t maxspeed

Vocational Scenario or v ( t ) is the instantaneous velocity of the car (m/s)


Context t is the time in seconds
t maxspeed is the time to reach the maximum speed in seconds
A is a constant.
The Team Manager has asked you to carry out an analysis of the
model and produce a written report. As part of the analysis, you
have been given some data on a known model.

Task 1 Produce a report that contains written descriptions, analysis and


mathematics that shows how calculus can be used to solve an
engineering problem. The tasks are to:
● Use thinking methods to analyse the given engineering
problem, e.g. break the problem down into a series of
manageable elements, and produce a specification
● Prepare a valid proposal for solving the problem and present it
● Produce mathematical models for the identified elements of
the problem
● Apply calculus methods to produce answers for each of the
elements

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● Bring the elements together in a formal presentation

In your proposal you need to outline the problem and the methods
needed to solve it. You need to include how to

1. Identify the
● units of the coefficient A
● physical meaning of A
● velocity of the car at t = 0 
2. Derive an equation x(t) for the instantaneous position of
the car as a function of time. Identify the
● value x when t = 0 s
3. Derive an equation a ( t ) for the instantaneous
acceleration of the car as a function of time. Identify the
acceleration of the car at t  =  0  s
Note.
Apply your mathematical models to your allocated car for Task 1
only. Use the given data for the 0 – 28 m/s and 400m times to
calculate the:
● value of the coefficient A
● maximum velocity
● maximum acceleration.

The velocity V of a vehicle moving along a straight line is given in


Task 2 terms of t by the formula V=2t2-9t+10, the car been at the initial
position when t=0.
● Apply calculus methods to produce answers for each of the
following elements
i. expression in terms of t for the distance travelled by the
vehicle from the initial position (origin).
ii. instantaneous acceleration.
iii. Show that the vehicle is at rest twice
iv. The vehicle distance (s) from the initial position (origin) at
those instances.

Criteria covered by this task:


Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria, you must show that you are able to:
reference
Critically analyse, using technically correct language and a logical structure, a
7/C. D3 complex engineering problem, synthesising and applying calculus and a
mathematical model to generate an accurate solution.
Analyse an engineering problem, explaining the reasons for each element of the
7/C.M3
proposed solution
Solve accurately, using calculus methods and a mathematical model, a given
7/C.M4
engineering problem.
7/C. P7
Define a given engineering problem and present a proposal to solve it
Solve, using calculus methods and a mathematical model, a given engineering
7/C. P8
problem

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Sources of information to mathsisfun.com/index.htm
support you with this
Assignment mathcentre.ac.uk/students/topics

Other assessment materials Table of 0-28 m/s, 400m and time to reach maximum speed times.
attached to this Assignment
Brief

t (0-28 t(400m) tmaxspeed


Candidate Car model m/s) (s) (s) (s)
Dhruv Kerai 1994 Ford SVT Boss Mustang 10.0L Concept 1.9 10.50 7.1
Ishdeep
Bansal 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (Lingenfelter 427 Twin Turbo) 2.0 9.10 6.8
Khushil
Vekaria Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse - [2012] 2.5 9.21 10.2
Amrinder
Singh Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged - [2013] 2.8 10.91 7.0
Kripa Hirani Ariel Atom V8 500 - [2008] 2.3 10.80 5.0
Ansh
Rabadiya Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport - [2010] 2.5 9.75 8.0
Gurleen
Singh Caparo T1 2.4 V8 - [2006] 2.5 8.23 7.0
Darsh Patel Hennessey Venom GT - [2010] 2.5 8.64 8.5
Jesses
Mwangi Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo - [2014] 2.6 10.46 7.0
Kishan
Varsani Ascari A10 5.0 V8 - [2006] 2.8 10.36 7.8
Devpal
Singh Lamborghini Veneno 6.5 V12 - [2013] 2.8 9.92 8.5

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