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A-LevelPhysicsKinematicsFeb/Mar 2016Paper 1 Q81 Mark

A ball is thrown across a flat field. [Figure 8.1] Which statement describes the motion of the ball, when the effects of air resistance are ignored?

AThe ball lands with the same velocity at which it is thrown.
BThe horizontal component of acceleration is constant throughout the motion.
CThe horizontal and vertical components of acceleration are both zero at the highest point of the motion.
DThe horizontal and vertical components of velocity are both zero at the highest point of the motion.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Feb/Mar 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Kinematics and is worth 1 mark.

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