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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.HL.TZ1.7
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone 1
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Question

A cyclist accelerates in a straight line. At one instant, when the cyclist is exerting a forward force of 40 N, the air resistance acting on the cyclist is 10 N.

What is the rate of change of momentum of the cyclist at this instant?

A. 10 kg m s–2

B. 30 kg m s–2

C. 40 kg m s–2

D. 50 kg m s–2

Markscheme

B

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Core » Topic 2: Mechanics » 2.4 – Momentum and impulse
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