A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q101 Mark

A glider is descending at constant speed at an angle of 15° to the horizontal. The diagram shows the directions of the lift L, air resistance R and weight W acting on the glider. [Figure 10.1] Which vector triangle could represent the forces acting on the glider?

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A[Diagram option A]

B[Diagram option B]

C[Diagram option C]

D[Diagram option D]

✓ Correct answer

D: [Diagram option D]

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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