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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 3

9702Scalars and vectors

Two forces of equal magnitude are represented by two coplanar vectors. One is directed towards the east and the other is directed towards the north. What is the direction of a single force that will balance these two forces?

  1. Atowards the north-east
  2. Btowards the north-west
  3. Ctowards the south-east
  4. Dtowards the south-west

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Correct answer: D. towards the south-west

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