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A-LevelPhysicsDynamics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2012 · Q141 Mark

A 1.2kg mass is supported by a person's hand and two newton-meters as shown. [Figure showing mass supported by hand and two newton-meters] When the person's hand is removed, what is the initial vertical acceleration of the mass?

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A0.6 ms⁻²
B2 ms⁻²
C4 ms⁻²
D6 ms⁻²

✓ Correct answer

D: 6 ms⁻²

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Dynamics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2012 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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