A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · May/June 2019 · Q41 Mark

Two cables are attached to a bracket and exert forces as shown. [Figure 4.1] What are the magnitudes of the horizontal and vertical components of the resultant of the two forces?

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Ahorizontal component/N: 9.73, vertical component/N: 0.534

Bhorizontal component/N: 9.73, vertical component/N: 10.2

Chorizontal component/N: 18.0, vertical component/N: 0.534

Dhorizontal component/N: 18.0, vertical component/N: 10.2

✓ Correct answer

C: horizontal component/N: 18.0, vertical component/N: 0.534

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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