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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureMay/June 2022Paper 1 Q121 Mark

A uniform rod is attached by a hinge at one end to a wall. The other end of the rod is supported by a wire so that the rod is horizontal and in equilibrium. [Figure 12.1] Which arrow shows the direction of the force on the rod from the hinge?

A[Arrow pointing vertically upwards]
B[Arrow pointing vertically downwards]
C[Arrow pointing downwards and to the left]
D[Arrow pointing upwards and to the left]

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) May/June 2022 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Forces, density and pressure and is worth 1 mark.

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