Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Scalars and vectors

Scalars and vectors — practice question

Two cables are fastened to a bracket and produce forces as shown. What are the magnitudes of the horizontal and vertical components of the resultant from the two forces?

  • Ahorizontal component $= 9.73\,\text{N}$, vertical component $= 0.534\,\text{N}$
  • Bhorizontal component $= 9.73\,\text{N}$, vertical component $= 10.2\,\text{N}$
  • Chorizontal component $= 18.0\,\text{N}$, vertical component $= 0.534\,\text{N}$
  • Dhorizontal component $= 18.0\,\text{N}$, vertical component $= 10.2\,\text{N}$

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