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Paper 3 structured question: Forces

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A ball is thrown upwards

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Ball Thrown Upwards

A ball is thrown vertically upwards with an initial speed of 15 m/s. It eventually stops and falls back down due to gravity.

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    Describe the forces acting on the ball during its flight.

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Forces on a Spring

A spring is compressed by a force of 10 N. When the force is removed, the spring returns to its original shape.

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    Explain how the force affects the spring's shape.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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