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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.SL.TZ2.5
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
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Question

A tennis ball is released from rest at a height h above the ground. At each bounce 50 % of its kinetic energy is lost to its surroundings. What is the height reached by the ball after its second bounce?

A.  \(\frac{h}{8}\)

B.  \(\frac{h}{4}\)

C.  \(\frac{h}{2}\)

D.  zero

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.1 – Motion
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