Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2017 · Paper 13 · Question 5

On a planet, a vertically-launched projectile takes 12.5 s to return to its starting position. The projectile gains a maximum height of 170 m. The planet does not have an atmosphere. What is the acceleration of free fall on this planet?

1. A2.2 m s–2
2. B8.7 m s–2
3. C27 m s–2
4. D54 m s–2

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