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CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.4.3 A Vector As Two Perpendicular Components Questions

Resolve vectors into two perpendicular components and recombine them to determine resultant magnitude and direction in Cambridge A Level Physics questions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Resolve a vector into two perpendicular components and recombine components to determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.4.3 A Vector As Two Perpendicular Components Questions question 1

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A projectile is launched at an angle of 25∘25^{\circ} to the horizontal with a horizontal component of velocity of 13 m s−113 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}.

What is the vertical component of the velocity of the projectile when it is launched?

A

5.5 m s−15.5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

B

6.1 m s−16.1 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

C

12 m s−112 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

D

14 m s−114 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

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