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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureOct/Nov 2015Paper 1 Q151 Mark

Which pair of forces acts only as a couple on the circular object?

ATwo forces F, one acting horizontally right at the top of the circle, the other acting horizontally left at the bottom of the circle.
BTwo forces, one F acting horizontally right at the top of the circle, the other 2F acting horizontally right at the bottom of the circle.
CTwo forces, one F acting horizontally right at the top of the circle, the other 2F acting horizontally left at the mid-left of the circle.
DTwo forces F, one acting horizontally right at the top of the circle, the other acting vertically downwards at the bottom of the circle.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: Two forces F, one acting horizontally right at the top of the circle, the other acting horizontally left at the bottom of the circle.

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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 Oct/Nov 2015 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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