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The document provides information and questions related to forces and mechanics. Multiple choice questions assess understanding of concepts such as resolving forces, moments, and conditions for equilibrium. Diagrams illustrate situations involving forces on objects like blocks, beams, and people.

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4 Worksheet (AS)

Data needed to answer questions can be found in the Data, formulae and relationships sheet. 1 Two forces, each of magnitude 8 N, act on an object. The angle between the two forces is 60. What is the magnitude of the resultant force acting on the object? A B C D 2 4N 7N 8N 14 N [1]
F

[1]

20 N

The object in the diagram is in equilibrium. Which equation is correct about the forces? A B C D 15 = 20 cos 20 = F cos F = 15 sin F = 15 tan

15 N

A force of 10 N is resolved into two components at right angles to each other. One of the components is 8 N. What is the other component? A B C D 2N 4N 6N 12 N

[1]

A man of weight 600 N stands at the end of a uniform wooden plank, which is pivoted as shown in the diagram. What is the weight of the wooden plank? [1] A B C D 100 N 200 N 300 N 400 N

0.5 m 3.0 m

A uniform square block is pushed along a rough surface at constant speed by a force of 100 N. A horizontal force of friction acts between the surface and the block. What is the moment of the force of friction about the centre of gravity? [1] A B C D 80 N m clockwise 80 N m anticlockwise 160 N m clockwise 160 N m anticlockwise

direction of movement

centre of gravity

1.6 m

AS and A Level Physics

Original material Cambridge University Press 2010

4 Worksheet (AS)

6 Calculate the magnitude of the resultant force in each case below. a b

[2]

[3]

7 In each case below, resolve the vector into two perpendicular components in the x and y directions. a b

[2] 8 a Define the moment of a force. b State two conditions that must be met for the equilibrium of an extended object. 9 The diagram shows a uniform beam of length 1.5 m and weight 60 N resting horizontally on two supports.

[2] [1] [2]

a By taking moments about the support A, determine the force RB at the support B. b Use your answer to a to calculate the force RA at support A. 10 A child of mass 35 kg on a swing is pulled to one side. The diagram shows the forces acting on the seat of the swing when it is in equilibrium. a What is the net force on the seat? [1] [4] [2] b Draw a triangle of forces. Hence determine: i the tension T in the rope ii the angle made by the rope with the vertical.

[3] [1]

AS and A Level Physics

Original material Cambridge University Press 2010

4 Worksheet (AS)

11 A gardener pulls a 50 kg roller along level ground, as shown in the diagram. The roller moves at a steady speed along the level ground when the handle makes an angle of 30 to the horizontal ground and the gardener pulls with a force of 300 N along the handle.

a Calculate the horizontal component of the force 300 N. b What is the net force in the horizontal direction? Hence determine the magnitude of the resistive force acting on the roller. c Determine the vertical contact force acting on the roller due to the ground. 12 A ladder of mass 32 kg rests at an angle against a smooth wall as shown in the diagram. The centre of gravity of the ladder is at its mid-point. a Determine the force R exerted by the wall on the ladder by taking moments about the base of the ladder. [3] b Explain why the force at the base of the ladder was not included when doing the calculation in a. [1]

[2] [2] [3]

13 A 62 kg person lies flat on a uniform plank of mass 15 kg. The plank, with the person lying on it, is placed on a brick and some bathroom scales, as shown in the diagram below.

The persons toe-to-head distance is 1.56 m. The length of the plank is also 1.56 m. a Sketch the diagram above. On your sketch, show all the forces acting on the plank. b The reading on the bathroom scales is 30 kg. Use this information to determine how far the centre of gravity of the person is from the toes. Total: Score: [2] [4] %

45

AS and A Level Physics

Original material Cambridge University Press 2010

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