A-LevelPhysicsDynamics9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2020 · Q61 Mark
A stone is thrown horizontally from the top of a cliff and falls into the sea below. Air resistance is negligible. The path of the stone is shown. [Figure showing a stone thrown horizontally from a cliff and falling into the sea] In which direction does the resultant force on the stone act during its fall?
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Ahorizontally to the right
Bparallel to its velocity
Cperpendicular to its velocity
Dvertically downwards
✓ Correct answer
D: vertically downwards
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