| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ2.6 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A ball of mass m is thrown with an initial speed of u at an angle θ to the horizontal as shown. Q is the highest point of the motion. Air resistance is negligible.
What is the momentum of the ball at Q?
A. zero
B. mu cosθ
C. mu
D. mu sinθ
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
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