Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Equilibrium of forces

Equilibrium of forces — practice question

A plane is travelling in a straight line at constant speed at an angle $\theta$ to the horizontal. The aeroplane experiences four forces: thrust force $T$, weight $W$, lift force $L$ and resistive force $R$. Which two equations must be true?

  • A$L = W\cos\theta$ and $T = R + W\sin\theta$
  • B$L = W\sin\theta$ and $T = R + W\cos\theta$
  • C$L = W\cos\theta$ and $T = R - W\sin\theta$
  • D$L = W\sin\theta$ and $T = R - W\cos\theta$

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