Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

A glider moves downwards at steady speed at an angle of $15^{\circ}$ to the horizontal. The diagram indicates the directions of the lift $L$, air resistance $R$ and weight $W$ acting on the glider. Which vector triangle could represent the forces acting on the glider?

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