A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · May/June 2023 · Q41 Mark

An aircraft travels along a horizontal path. Two of the forces that act horizontally on the aircraft are the thrust force of the engines and the force due to the wind. The vector diagram for these forces is shown. [Figure 4.1] Which vector represents the resultant horizontal force acting on the aircraft due to these two forces?

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A[Diagram option A]

B[Diagram option B]

C[Diagram option C]

D[Diagram option D]

✓ Correct answer

C: [Diagram option C]

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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