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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q141 Mark

An archer draws his bowstring back to position X. The bowstring and arrow are shown. The tension T in the string is also shown. Then he draws the bowstring back further to position Y. [Figure 14.1] The resultant force on the arrow is greater when the arrow is released from position Y. What is the increase in force?

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A15 N
B27 N
C40 N
D53 N

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D: 53 N

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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