(i)[2]
Find the total force exerted by the two people in the direction of the river.
(ii)[4]
Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force exerted by the two people.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Forces and equilibrium
Find the total force exerted by the two people in the direction of the river.
Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force exerted by the two people.
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Resolve the forces in the river’s direction, e.g. $X = 60\cos25 + 50\cos15$” …