O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & Work5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q131 Mark

A ball is dropped from a height as shown. Ignoring the effects of air resistance, which statement about the total energy of the ball is correct?

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AIt is the same at all points.

BIt is greatest at point 1.

CIt is greatest at point 2.

DIt is greatest at point 3.

✓ Correct answer

A: It is the same at all points.

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Topic: Energy & Work, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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