A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · May/June 2025 · Q181 Mark

A ball of mass 1.2kg travels horizontally at a speed of 3.0 ms¯¹. The ball hits a cushion and comes to rest over a horizontal distance of 0.020 m. What is the work done by the cushion on the ball to bring the ball to rest?

A0.24 J

B1.8 J

C5.4 J

D11 J

✓ Correct answer

C: 5.4 J

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Topic: Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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