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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureMay/June 2023Paper 1 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?

A[Diagram option A]
B[Diagram option B]
C[Diagram option C]
D[Diagram option D]

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: [Diagram option C]

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Forces, density and pressure in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics May/June 2023 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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