IB Physics SL A.2.4 Resultant Force from Diagrams

Practise resolving labelled force diagrams into horizontal and vertical components, then using equilibrium or Newton's second law to determine an unknown force or acceleration.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
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Level
SL

Exam points

  • resolve angled forces into components and add them with signs along each chosen axis
  • set each component sum to zero for equilibrium or equal to ma when the body accelerates
  • check whether two force magnitudes can produce a stated resultant using vector limits and direction

A.2.4—Resultant force from diagrams question 1

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Outline whether this ball can move on a horizontal circular path of radius equal to the radius of the bowl.

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