A-LevelPhysicsKinematicsMay/June 2012Paper 1 Q101 Mark

A projectile is launched at point O and follows the path OPQRS, as shown. Air resistance may be neglected. [Figure 10.1] Which statement is true for the projectile when it is at the highest point Q of its path?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Kinematics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

AThe horizontal component of the projectile's acceleration is zero.

BThe horizontal component of the projectile's velocity is zero.

CThe kinetic energy of the projectile is zero.

DThe momentum of the projectile is zero.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: The horizontal component of the projectile's acceleration is zero.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Kinematics in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics May/June 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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