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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q51 Mark

A small submarine of mass 1000 kg sinks in water with a constant speed of 2.0 m/s. What is the resultant force exerted on the submarine as it sinks?

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A0

B500 N downwards

C2000 N downwards

D9800 N downwards

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A: 0

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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