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Date November 2017 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 17N.1.SL.TZ0.5
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
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17N.1.SL.TZ0.5

An object is released from a stationary hot air balloon at height h above the ground.

An identical object is released at height h above the ground from another balloon that is rising at constant speed. Air resistance is negligible. What does not increase for the object released from the rising balloon?

A. The distance through which it falls

B. The time taken for it to reach the ground

C. The speed with which it reaches the ground

D. Its acceleration

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