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2.8 Forces and Newton's laws

2.8 Forces and Newton's laws

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Question 9

Three forces (3i+2pj)(3\mathbf{i} + 2p\mathbf{j})(3i+2pj) N, (−2i+5j)(-2\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})(−2i+5j) N and (4qi+5j)(4q\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j})(4qi+5j) N act on a particle AAA.

Given that A A\,A is in equilibrium, find the value of p p\,p and the value of qqq.

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2.8 Forces and Newton's laws Questions

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35 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 2.8 Forces and Newton's laws, covering 2.8.1 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.8.2 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.8.3 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.8.4 Forces and Newton's laws, 2.8.5 Forces and Newton's laws, and 2.8.6 Forces and Newton's laws. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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