Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

A rocket is moving straight up. It is acted on by three vertical forces. The thrust acts upwards and has a magnitude of $100\,000\,\text{N}$. The weight acts downwards and has a magnitude of $80\,000\,\text{N}$. What is the air resistance force on the rocket while it is moving upwards at a constant speed?

  • A$20\,000\,\text{N}$ downwards
  • B$20\,000\,\text{N}$ upwards
  • C$180\,000\,\text{N}$ downwards
  • D$180\,000\,\text{N}$ upwards

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