Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 8
A stone is thrown upwards and follows a curved path. Air resistance is negligible. Why does the path have this shape?
- AThe stone has a constant horizontal acceleration and constant vertical velocity.
- BThe stone has a constant horizontal velocity and constant vertical acceleration.
- CThe stone has a constant upward acceleration followed by a constant downward acceleration.
- DThe stone has a constant upward velocity followed by a constant downward velocity.
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Correct answer: B. The stone has a constant horizontal velocity and constant vertical acceleration.
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