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O-LevelPhysicsEnergy & WorkOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q101 Mark

A rocket is launched vertically upwards by a constant force from its engines. The data for the launch is shown. [Table: weight of rocket 1.9 MN, average air resistance 0.10 MN, force from engine 3.5 MN]. How much of the work done on the rocket is used to increase its speed in the first 100 m?

A150 MJ
B170 MJ
C350 MJ
D550 MJ

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics (5054) Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Energy & Work and is worth 1 mark.

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