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5.1 Resolving Forces

5.1 Resolving Forces

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A small ball B B\,B is suspended from a hook by a light inextensible string. A horizontal wind force of 15 N acts on the ball. The ball is in equilibrium with the string taut and making an angle of 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ with the vertical.

a.

Find the tension in the string.

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b.

Find the weight of BBB.

[3]
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5.1 Resolving Forces Questions

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12 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 5.1 Resolving Forces. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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