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Edexcel A-Level Physics AS 1.3.8 Free Body Force Diagrams Questions

Practise Edexcel IAL Physics 1.1.8 by isolating objects, labelling forces and setting directions and relative arrow lengths.

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

Exam points

  • draw and label weight, reaction, tension, drag or upthrust arrows on isolated objects
  • use equilibrium or acceleration contexts to set relative directions and arrow lengths

Edexcel A-Level Physics AS 1.3.8 Free Body Force Diagrams Questions question 1

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The luge is an event at the Winter Olympics. An athlete lies on a small sledge and races down an icy track, feet first.

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An athlete accelerates down a straight section of the track as shown. The track is at an angle θ\theta to the horizontal.

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Draw a free-body force diagram for the sledge and athlete.
You should consider the relative sizes of the forces when drawing your diagram.

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