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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.SL.tz0.16
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Which Question number 16 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which is an example of the application of Newton’s second law of motion?

A. A sprinter accelerating down the track

B. A cyclist travelling at a constant velocity

C. A basketball player pushing against the ground to jump upwards

D. A diver standing motionless before a dive on a springboard

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

Mid-range difficulty.

Syllabus sections

Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics » 4.3.8. Explain how Newton’s three laws of motion apply to sporting activities.
Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics
Topic 4: Movement analysis

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