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A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q51 Mark

A stone falls vertically from rest. Air resistance is negligible. What is the speed of the stone when it has fallen through a distance of 0.40 m?

A2.0 ms⁻¹
B2.8 ms⁻¹
C3.9 ms⁻¹
D7.8 ms⁻¹

✓ Correct answer

B: 2.8 ms⁻¹

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Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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