Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

As illustrated, two dogs are dragging a sledge over an icy track. Dog X exerts a pull of $200\ \text{N}$ at an angle of $65^\circ$ to the front edge of the sledge. Dog Y exerts a pull of $120\ \text{N}$ at an angle of $45^\circ$ to the front edge of the sledge. What is the resultant forward force on the sledge exerted by the two dogs?

  • A$80\ \text{N}$
  • B$170\ \text{N}$
  • C$270\ \text{N}$
  • D$320\ \text{N}$

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