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5.1 Resolving Forces

Question 1

An anchoring force $P\mathbf{P}$ of magnitude 120 N is applied to a structural joint. The force acts in the third quadrant relative to the standard unit vectors $i\mathbf{i}$ (pointing right) and $j\mathbf{j}$ (pointing upwards). The direction of the force makes an angle of $25^\circ\,$ with the negative $y$ -axis.

The force can be expressed as a vector $N\begin{bmatrix} P_x \\ P_y \end{bmatrix} \text{ N}$ .

Find the correct expression for $P_y$ .

$Py=120cos⁡25∘P_y = 120 \cos 25^\circ$

$Py=−120sin⁡25∘P_y = -120 \sin 25^\circ$

$Py=−120cos⁡25∘P_y = -120 \cos 25^\circ$

$Py=120sin⁡25∘P_y = 120 \sin 25^\circ$

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5.1 Resolving Forces

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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Question 1

The force can be expressed as a vector $N\begin{bmatrix} P_x \\ P_y \end{bmatrix} \text{ N}$ .

Find the correct expression for $P_y$ .

$Py=120cos⁡25∘P_y = 120 \cos 25^\circ$

$Py=−120sin⁡25∘P_y = -120 \sin 25^\circ$

$Py=−120cos⁡25∘P_y = -120 \cos 25^\circ$

$Py=120sin⁡25∘P_y = 120 \sin 25^\circ$

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Markscheme

5.1 Resolving Forces Questions

A Level
Maths
5.1 Resolving Forces

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.