Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Non-uniform motion

Non-uniform motion — practice question

If air resistance is ignored, a ball projected horizontally from a tower at velocity $v$ reaches the ground after $T$ seconds. However, when air resistance is included, which statement is correct?

  • AThe ball lands with a horizontal velocity less than $v$ after more than $T$ seconds.
  • BThe ball lands with a horizontal velocity less than $v$ after $T$ seconds.
  • CThe ball lands with a horizontal velocity $v$ after more than $T$ seconds.
  • DThe ball lands with a horizontal velocity $v$ after $T$ seconds.

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