Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

An archer pulls the bowstring back to position X. A diagram shows the bowstring and arrow, together with the tension $T$ in the string. He then pulls the bowstring back even further to position Y. The resultant force acting on the arrow is larger when the arrow is released from position Y. By how much does the force increase?

  • A15 N
  • B27 N
  • C40 N
  • D53 N

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