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A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q61 Mark

A ball is thrown vertically upwards from ground level and reaches a maximum height of 12.7 m before falling back to ground level. Assume air resistance is negligible. What is the total time for which the ball is in the air?

A1.61 s
B3.22 s
C3.88 s
D5.18 s

✓ Correct answer

B: 3.22 s

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Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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