Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

The diagram depicts two fixed pins, Y and Z. A length of elastic is stretched from Y to Z and passes around pin X, which is attached to a trolley. X is positioned at the midpoint of the elastic, and the trolley is to be driven in direction P at right angles to YZ. The tension in the elastic is $4\,\text{N}$. What force accelerates the trolley in direction P when the trolley is released?

  • A$2.4\,\text{N}$
  • B$3.2\,\text{N}$
  • C$4.8\,\text{N}$
  • D$6.4\,\text{N}$

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