A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q171 Mark

An egg of mass 25 g falls vertically downwards from the surface of a table which is 900 mm above the ground. Air resistance is negligible. What is the kinetic energy of the egg when it hits the ground?

A0.023 J

B0.22 J

C23 J

D220 J

✓ Correct answer

B: 0.22 J

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Topic: Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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