Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

(a)[2]

Force is a vector quantity. State three other vector quantities.

(b(i))[1]

Use Fig. 3.2 to estimate the value of Y when X = 0.

(b(ii))[2]

State and explain the value of \theta for the case X = 0.

(b(iii)1)[2]

X is raised to 160\,\text{N}. Use resolution of forces to calculate angle \theta.

(b(iii)2)[2]

X is raised to 160\,\text{N}. Use resolution of forces to calculate the magnitude of Y.

(c)[1]

As X increases, \theta decreases. Explain why equilibrium is impossible when \theta = 0.

(b(iii).1)[2]

The magnitude of X has been increased to 160\,\text{N}. Use resolution of forces to calculate \theta.

(b(iii).2)[2]

X is increased to 160\,\text{N}. Use resolution of forces to calculate the size of Y.

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