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A-LevelPhysicsDynamics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q71 Mark

A snooker ball has a mass of 200 g. It hits the cushion of a snooker table and rebounds along its original path. The ball arrives at the cushion with a speed of 14.0 m s⁻¹ and then leaves it with a speed of 7.0 m s⁻¹. The ball and the cushion are in contact for a time of 0.60 s. What is the average force exerted on the ball by the cushion?

A1.4 N
B2.3 N
C4.2 N
D7.0 N

✓ Correct answer

D: 7.0 N

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Dynamics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 7.

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