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Date May 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 22M.1A.SL.TZ1.5
Level SL Paper 1A Time zone TZ1
Command term Question number 5 Adapted from N/A
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22M.1A.SL.TZ1.5

A stone is kicked horizontally at a speed of 1.5 m s−1 from the edge of a cliff on one of Jupiter’s moons. It hits the ground 2.0 s later. The height of the cliff is 4.0 m. Air resistance is negligible.

What is the magnitude of the displacement of the stone?

A.  7.0 m

B.  5.0 m

C.  4.0 m

D.  3.0 m

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B

Examiners report

This question was generally well answered by both HL and SL candidates and had a mid-range difficulty index (indicating an easier question). Option D was an effective distractor for candidates calculating the horizontal range rather than the displacement. Candidates are encouraged to read the questions carefully to ensure it is clear what each question is asking for.

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