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A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q61 Mark

An aircraft, initially stationary on a runway, takes off with a speed of 85 km h⁻¹ in a distance of no more than 1.20 km. What is the minimum constant acceleration necessary for the aircraft?

A0.23 m s⁻²
B0.46 m s⁻²
C3.0 m s⁻²
D6.0 m s⁻²

✓ Correct answer

A: 0.23 m s⁻²

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Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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