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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.1.HL:.tz0.33
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Command term Question number 33 Adapted from N/A

Question

In the sport of curling, team members slide a large stone across ice towards a target. Which is relevant to the stone as it moves across the ice?

 

A. The coefficient of static friction

B. The coefficient of dynamic friction

C. The coefficient of static drag

D. The coefficient of dynamic drag

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

This question was managed well by a large number of candidates, with option A being the most common distractor.

Syllabus sections

Topic 10: Friction and drag » 10.1. Friction and drag » 10.1.3. Distinguish between the coefficient of static friction and dynamic friction.
Topic 10: Friction and drag » 10.1. Friction and drag
Topic 10: Friction and drag

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