A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and powerMay/June 2025Paper 1 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
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