Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State what the moment of a force about a point means.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the moment about A produced by the 14 000 kg block hanging from B.

(b(i))[2]

Speed is a scalar quantity whereas velocity is a vector quantity. State the distinction between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity.

(b(ii))[2]

Write down one more scalar quantity and one more vector quantity.

(c)[4]

Draw a scale diagram to obtain the resultant force on the object. State the scale that you use.

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