O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q81 Mark
An object falls vertically through the air. Which diagram represents the forces acting on the object?
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ADiagram showing 'force of air on object' pointing up (shorter arrow) and 'force from Earth on object' pointing down (longer arrow)
BDiagram showing 'force of air on object' pointing up (longer arrow) and 'force from Earth on object' pointing down (shorter arrow)
CDiagram showing 'force of air on object' pointing down (shorter arrow) and 'force from Earth on object' pointing down (longer arrow)
DDiagram showing 'force of air on object' pointing up (shorter arrow) and 'force from Earth on object' pointing up (longer arrow)
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A: Diagram showing 'force of air on object' pointing up (shorter arrow) and 'force from Earth on object' pointing down (longer arrow)
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