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Hi Danny, I think the solution to Q7 should have 164ke^2, rather than 158 as the nucleus has changed. Thanks, Dave
E1 MCQs: Nuclear Structure (HL) -
Good point! I'll specify that the projectile is launched vertically.
A.1 practice: Projectiles -
question 1: the graph only shows height vs. time. The initial speed can't be figured by only looking at the vertical component of the motion.
A.1 practice: Projectiles
Danny
Site authorYou're absolutely right. Thanks!
E1 MCQs: Nuclear Structure (HL)