A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q21 Mark

A crane has an arm to which is attached a frictionless pulley. A cable passes over the pulley and supports a load of 10 kN as shown. [Figure 2.1] The crane arm exerts a force F on the pulley. What is the value of F?

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A5.0 kN

B8.7 kN

C10 kN

D17 kN

✓ Correct answer

D: 17 kN

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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