Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 11

A bowling ball of mass 4.50 kg falls a short distance vertically into a tray of sand. The bowling ball decelerates uniformly in the sand. The deceleration of the bowling ball when it is in contact with the sand is 8.00 × 10² m s⁻². What is the magnitude of the force exerted on the bowling ball by the sand as it decelerates?

1. A44.1 N
2. B3560 N
3. C3600 N
4. D3640 N

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