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A-LevelPhysicsDynamicsFeb/Mar 2018Paper 1 Q131 Mark

In which example is it not possible for the underlined body to be in equilibrium?

AAn aeroplane climbs at a steady rate.
BAn aeroplane tows a glider at a constant altitude.
Cspeedboat changes direction at a constant speed.
DTwo boats tow a ship into harbour.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Feb/Mar 2018 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Dynamics and is worth 1 mark.

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