| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.1.HL:.tz0.30 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 30 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
In canoeing, why is it easier to maintain a constant speed than begin movement from a stationary position?
A. Water density changes with movement
B. Coefficient of static friction is greater than dynamic friction
C. Coefficient of dynamic friction is greater than static friction
D. Friction is increased between the water and the canoe as it moves
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
Mid-difficulty question with a strong discrimination index. Answer C was the main distractor.
