O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2013 · Q11 Mark
Forces of 3 N and 4 N act as shown in the diagram. Which diagram shows the resultant R of these two forces?
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Adiagram showing 3N vertically upwards then 4N horizontally to the right, with the resultant R drawn from the start of the 3N vector to the end of the 4N vector.
Bdiagram showing 3N vertically upwards and 4N horizontally to the right originating from the same point, with the resultant R drawn from that origin to the diagonal corner of the parallelogram formed by the two vectors.
Cdiagram showing 3N vertically upwards then 4N horizontally to the right, with the resultant R drawn from the start of the 3N vector to the end of the 3N vector.
Ddiagram showing 3N vertically upwards and 4N horizontally to the right originating from the same point, with the resultant R drawn from the end of the 4N vector to the origin.
✓ Correct answer
A: diagram showing 3N vertically upwards then 4N horizontally to the right, with the resultant R drawn from the start of the 3N vector to the end of the 4N vector.
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