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Question 34
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A sign of weight 120 N hangs at rest from two identical cables. The cables are symmetrically arranged, each at 30∘ 30^\circ\,30∘ above the horizontal. Use a scale drawing of the three forces. What is the tension in each cable?

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A

120 N120\ \mathrm{N}120 N

B

60 N60\ \mathrm{N}60 N

C

69 N69\ \mathrm{N}69 N

D

240 N240\ \mathrm{N}240 N

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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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