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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 9

9702Non-uniform motion

An object falls from a stationary helicopter and reaches terminal velocity. What happens to the acceleration of the object between leaving the helicopter and reaching terminal velocity?

  1. AIt decreases to 9.81 m s–2.
  2. BIt decreases to zero.
  3. CIt increases to 9.81 m s–2.
  4. DIt remains constant at 9.81 m s–2.

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Correct answer: B. It decreases to zero.

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