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Question 33
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A student draws a force triangle using 1.0 cm to represent 25 N. The resultant arrow is 6.4 cm long and points 35∘ 35^\circ\,35∘ south of east. What additional force would produce equilibrium?

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A

160 N160\ \mathrm{N}160 N, 35∘35^\circ35∘ south of east

B

40 N40\ \mathrm{N}40 N, 35∘35^\circ35∘ north of west

C

160 N160\ \mathrm{N}160 N, 35∘35^\circ35∘ north of west

D

40 N40\ \mathrm{N}40 N, 35∘35^\circ35∘ south of east

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9.1 Forces and vectors Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /9.1 Forces and vectors

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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