A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q61 Mark

A hot-air balloon is moving vertically upwards with a constant speed of 3.00 m s⁻¹. A sandbag is dropped from the balloon. It takes 5.00 s for the sandbag to fall to the ground. What was the height of the balloon when the sandbag was released?

A29 m

B108 m

C123 m

D138 m

✓ Correct answer

B: 108 m

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Topic: Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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