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STEP I 2000 Q9

The mark scheme says x=vtcostheta +at^2/2 but isn't the horizontal acceleration supposed to be opposite to displacement? Since acceleration is going north and the cannon is being fired south?

Or am I just being an absolute melon

Sorry was being an absolute melon, I've got it now :)

:-)

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