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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q51 Mark

An apple of mass 0.15kg and weight 1.5N falls from a tree. At one point during its fall, the air resistance on the apple is 0.60 N upwards. What is the acceleration of the apple at this point?

A4.0 m/s²
B6.0 m/s²
C10 m/s²
D14 m/s²

✓ Correct answer

B: 6.0 m/s²

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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