Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

A child with a weight of $420\,\text{N}$ is seated on a swing, with her feet touching the ground. The child has an upward force from the ground of $130\,\text{N}$ and an upward force from the swing of $290\,\text{N}$. Determine the resultant force acting on the child.

  • A$0\,\text{N}$
  • B$260\,\text{N}$
  • C$580\,\text{N}$
  • D$840\,\text{N}$

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI