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4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only)

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Question 36

Three forces act on a particle of mass 4 kg. The forces are (5i+2j)(5\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j})(5i+2j) N, (−3i+7j)(-3\mathbf{i} + 7\mathbf{j})(−3i+7j) N and (2i−4j)(2\mathbf{i} - 4\mathbf{j})(2i−4j) N, where i\mathbf{i}i and j\mathbf{j}j are perpendicular unit vectors in a horizontal plane.

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Find the resultant of the three forces.

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b.

Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the particle.

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c.

Find the angle between the acceleration and the direction of i\mathbf{i}i.

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4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only) Questions

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104 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 4.9 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), covering 4.9.1 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.2 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.3 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), 4.9.4 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only), and 4.9.5 Forces and Newton's laws (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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