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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.1.SL.tz0.19
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 19 Adapted from N/A

Question

A golfer wants to increase the force applied to their golf ball to make it travel further. Assuming the ball will be hit with the same acceleration each time, which golf club should they use?

A. The longest golf club

B. The heaviest golf club

C. The lightest golf club

D. The widest golf club head

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

This was a complex question especially if you miss the fact that the acceleration remains constant. Another situation where taking your time and reading the question is important. It distinguished well.

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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