Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 14 · Question 6

A stone is thrown vertically upwards from a point that is 12 m above the sea. It then falls into the sea below after 3.4 s. Air resistance is negligible. At which speed is the stone released when it is thrown?

1. A3.5 m s–1
2. B6.6 m s–1
3. C13 m s–1
4. D20 m s–1

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