Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

Force is classed as a vector quantity.
(a)[1]

State what is meant when a quantity is described as a vector.

(b(i))[3]

The swimmer uses his legs to push on the pool’s end wall. Explain, in terms of Newton’s third law, why he accelerates away from the end wall.

(b(ii))[3]

While swimming, a constant forward force acts on the swimmer. His speed increases until, in the end, it becomes constant. Explain why he reaches a constant speed.

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