Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Forces and equilibrium
Forces and equilibrium — practice question
At one point, four coplanar forces are applied. Their magnitudes are $5\,\text{N}$, $4\,\text{N}$, $3\,\text{N}$ and $7\,\text{N}$, and the directions in which they act are indicated in the diagram.
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Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of the four forces.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Resolving the forces in the $x$-direction” …