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Physics · May / June 2023 · Paper 11 · Question 3

5054Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Forces of 6.0 N and 8.0 N act as shown. Which diagram shows the resultant R of these two forces?

  1. ADiagram A: 6.0 N upward and 8.0 N to the right, with resultant R pointing up-right along the diagonal.
  2. BDiagram B: 6.0 N upward and 8.0 N to the right, with resultant R pointing down-right along the diagonal.
  3. CDiagram C: 6.0 N upward and 8.0 N to the right, with resultant R pointing up-right along the diagonal.
  4. DDiagram D: 6.0 N upward and 8.0 N to the right, with resultant R pointing down-right along the diagonal.

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Correct answer: A. Diagram A: 6.0 N upward and 8.0 N to the right, with resultant R pointing up-right along the diagonal.

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