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Date November 2012 Marks available 1 Reference code 12N.1.HL.TZ0.6
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

Balls X and Y are at the same height. X is projected horizontally at the same time that Y is dropped. Y is the same size as X but has half its mass.

Ignoring air resistance, which statement is true?

A. Y will hit the ground before X.
B. Y will hit the ground after X.
C. Y will hit the ground at the same time as X.
D. The outcome can only be determined if the initial speed of X is known.

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.1 – Motion
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