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Question 32
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A force of 100 N acts at 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ above the horizontal. Use a scale drawing with 1.0 cm representing 20 N. Which pair is closest to its horizontal and vertical components?

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A

Horizontal 50 N50\ \mathrm{N}50 N; vertical 87 N87\ \mathrm{N}87 N

B

Horizontal 100 N100\ \mathrm{N}100 N; vertical 50 N50\ \mathrm{N}50 N

C

Horizontal 87 N87\ \mathrm{N}87 N; vertical 100 N100\ \mathrm{N}100 N

D

Horizontal 87 N87\ \mathrm{N}87 N; vertical 50 N50\ \mathrm{N}50 N

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9.1 Forces and vectors Questions

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93 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 9.1 Forces and vectors, covering 9.1.1 Interactions and types of force, 9.1.2 Vector and scalar quantities, and 9.1.3 Vector diagrams and free body diagrams. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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