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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2010 · Q81 Mark

A wooden trapdoor is hinged along one side and, when closed, is supported on the other side by a ledge. When the trapdoor is closed, the ledge exerts an upward force of 15 N on the trapdoor. The gravitational field strength is 10N/kg. What is the mass of the trapdoor?

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A1.5 kg
B3.0 kg
C30 kg
D150 kg

✓ Correct answer

B: 3.0 kg

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 8.

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