Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A stone is projected vertically upwards from a point $12\,\text{m}$ above the sea. After $3.4\,\text{s}$, it falls into the sea below. Air resistance is negligible. At what speed was the stone released when it was thrown?

  • A$3.5\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$6.6\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$13\,\text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$20\,\text{m s}^{-1}$

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