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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q61 Mark

The diagram represents the Moon in its orbit around the Earth. Which arrow represents the direction of the resultant force acting on the Moon at the instant shown?

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AArrow A pointing towards the Earth
BArrow B pointing partially towards the Earth and in the direction of motion
CArrow C pointing in the direction of motion
DArrow D pointing away from the Earth and in the direction of motion

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A: Arrow A pointing towards the Earth

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Topic
Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 6.

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