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Date	November 2016	Marks available	1	Reference code	16N.1.SL.tz0.19
Level	Standard Level	Paper	Paper 1	Time zone	time zone 0
Command term	Which	Question number	19	Adapted from	N/A

Question

Which affects the flight path of a javelin when released?

A. Speed

B. Centre of mass

C. Moment of inertia

D. Displacement

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

A straight forward question, with B and C as the main distractors.

Syllabus sections

Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics » 4.3.11. Explain the factors that affect projectile motion at take-off or release.

22M.2.SL.tz0.5b:
Describe how a long jumper can manipulate the factors that affect projectile motion to increase their distance jumped during a competition.
21M.1.SL.tz0.20:
For successful completion, which event requires the greatest angle of release?

A. High jump

B. Long jump

C. Shot put

D. Discus

Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics

Topic 4: Movement analysis