Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equations of motion

Equations of motion — practice question

A stone is launched horizontally from the edge of a cliff and then falls into the sea. Air resistance is negligible. Which statement about the motion of the stone is not correct?

  • AThe final displacement of the stone depends upon its initial horizontal velocity.
  • BThe stone travels with a constant horizontal component of velocity until it hits the water.
  • CThe stone travels with an increasing vertical component of velocity.
  • DThe time taken for the stone to hit the surface of the water depends on its initial horizontal velocity.

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