Resolving forces and equilibrium of a particle

Resolving forces and equilibrium of a particle Quiz

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  1. 1. A 50 N weight rests on a smooth plane at 30∘30^\circ to the horizontal. What is the component of the weight down the plane?

    • A. 2525 N
    • B. 43.343.3 N
    • C. 5050 N
    • D. 28.928.9 N

  2. 2. A weight of 20 N hangs from two strings, each at 45∘45^\circ to the vertical. Find the tension in each string.

    • A. 1010 N
    • B. 14.114.1 N
    • C. 2020 N
    • D. 28.328.3 N

  3. 3. A 2 kg particle slides down a smooth plane at 30∘30^\circ to the horizontal. Find its acceleration.

    • A. 9.8 m s−29.8\ \text{m s}^{-2}
    • B. 8.49 m s−28.49\ \text{m s}^{-2}
    • C. 4.9 m s−24.9\ \text{m s}^{-2}
    • D. 2.45 m s−22.45\ \text{m s}^{-2}

  4. 4. Find the normal reaction on a 3 kg particle on a smooth plane at 40∘40^\circ to the horizontal.

    • A. 18.918.9 N
    • B. 29.429.4 N
    • C. 38.438.4 N
    • D. 22.522.5 N

  5. 5. Forces of 6 N east, 8 N north and FF act on a particle in equilibrium. Find the magnitude of FF.

    • A. 1414 N
    • B. 1010 N
    • C. 22 N
    • D. 4848 N

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