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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2018 · Q31 Mark

Two forces of equal magnitude are represented by two coplanar vectors. One is directed towards the east and the other is directed towards the north. What is the direction of a single force that will balance these two forces?

Atowards the north-east
Btowards the north-west
Ctowards the south-east
Dtowards the south-west

✓ Correct answer

D: towards the south-west

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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