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Edexcel A-Level Physics Resolving Vectors

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics resolving vectors through force components on slopes, rope tensions, vertical and horizontal components, and sine-cosine choices.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • resolve weights, tensions or field vectors into horizontal, vertical or slope components
  • use trigonometry and force balance to calculate rope tension or repulsive force
  • choose sine or cosine components correctly from the angle shown in force diagrams

1.3.5 - Resolving vectors question 1

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Two boats A and B pull a ship. The forces from the boats are F_A and F_B. Which gives the forwards component of the total force?

Figure for Question 1.3.5 - Resolving vectors question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS
A

FAsin⁡31∘+FBcos⁡27∘F_A\sin31^\circ+F_B\cos27^\circ

B

FAsin⁡31∘+FBsin⁡27∘F_A\sin31^\circ+F_B\sin27^\circ

C

FAcos⁡31∘+FBcos⁡27∘F_A\cos31^\circ+F_B\cos27^\circ

D

FAcos⁡31∘+FBsin⁡27∘F_A\cos31^\circ+F_B\sin27^\circ

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