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

Non-uniform motion — practice question

A ball is kept above the ground and then let go. It drops to the ground and rebounds several times. The graph shows how the ball’s velocity $v$ changes with time $t$. Four points on the graph are marked P, Q, R and S. Which statement is not correct?

  • AThe area under line PQ represents the initial height of the ball.
  • BThe collisions of the ball with the ground are inelastic.
  • CThe gradient of the line RS represents the acceleration due to free fall.
  • DThe maximum upwards velocity of the ball is reached at point P.

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