A supply crate is being lifted vertically by a helicopter. The total weight of the crate is 4200 N. The upward lifting force exerted by the helicopter's cable on the crate is 4800 N.
What is the resultant force on the crate?
600 N600\text{ N}600 N downwards
600 N600\text{ N}600 N upwards
9000 N9000\text{ N}9000 N downwards
9000 N9000\text{ N}9000 N upwards
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.