Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 3

Two dogs pull a sledge along an icy track, as shown. Dog X pulls with a force of 200 N at an angle of 65° to the front edge of the sledge. Dog Y pulls with a force of 120 N at an angle of 45° to the front edge of the sledge. What is the resultant forward force on the sledge exerted by the two dogs?

1. A80 N
2. B170 N
3. C270 N
4. D320 N

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