Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

A trapdoor with a hinge is kept shut in the horizontal position by means of a cable. There are three forces acting on the trapdoor: its weight $W$, the tension $T$ in the cable, and the force $H$ at the hinge. Which list shows these three forces in order of increasing magnitude?

  • A$H,\,T,\,W$
  • B$T,\,H,\,W$
  • C$W,\,H,\,T$
  • D$W,\,T,\,H$

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