A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · May/June 2010 · Q121 Mark

Forces of 3 N, 4 N and 5 N act at one point on an object. The angles at which the forces act can vary. What is the value of the minimum resultant force of these forces?

Bbetween 0 and 2 N

C2 N

Dbetween 2 N and 4 N

✓ Correct answer

A: 0

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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