| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.HL.TZ1.31 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 31 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The diagram shows 5 gravitational equipotential lines. The gravitational potential on each line is indicated. A point mass m is placed on the middle line and is then released. Values given in MJ kg–1.
Which is correct about the direction of motion and the acceleration of the point mass?
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