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Date May 2012 Marks available 1 Reference code 12M.1.SL.TZ1.6
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 1
Command term Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

A block of mass m is moving at constant velocity v along a frictionless surface that is height h above the ground.

Which expression gives the work necessary to maintain the constant velocity?

A. mgh

B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)mv2

C. mgh+\(\frac{1}{2}\)mv2

D. zero

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.3 – Work, energy, and power
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