Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

The diagram illustrates the trajectory of a golf ball. Which row describes how the horizontal and vertical components of the golf ball’s velocity change when air resistance is neglected?

  • Ahorizontal: constant deceleration; vertical: constant acceleration downwards
  • Bhorizontal: constant deceleration; vertical: acceleration decreases upwards then increases downwards
  • Chorizontal: constant velocity; vertical: constant acceleration downwards
  • Dhorizontal: constant velocity; vertical: acceleration decreases upwards then increases downwards

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