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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2020 · Q21 Mark

The diagram shows the resultant R of a 3.0N force and a 4.0N force that act at a point P. The angle between the 3.0N force and the 4.0N force can be any value from 0° to 90°. Which value of R is not possible?

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A4.0 N
B5.0 N
C6.0 N
D7.0 N

✓ Correct answer

A: 4.0 N

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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