Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A skydiver leaves an aircraft that is travelling horizontally. The vertical component of the skydiver’s velocity is $v$. The vertical component of the skydiver’s acceleration is $a$. Which row best describes $v$ and $a$ in the first few seconds after the skydiver leaves the aircraft?

  • A$v$: constant; $a$: constant
  • B$v$: constant; $a$: decreasing
  • C$v$: increasing; $a$: constant
  • D$v$: increasing; $a$: decreasing

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