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ZIMSEC A-Level Mechanics

6.2.1Forces, resultants and equilibrium of a particle

Forces, resultants and equilibrium of a particle in ZIMSEC A-Level Mechanics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.2.1.1Form 5: define force, identify the forces acting in a given situation and represent forces by vectors.
  2. 6.2.1.2Form 5: find resultants and components of forces and use them to formulate equations of equilibrium.

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Forces, resultants and equilibrium of a particle: sample question

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A rope pulls a sledge with a force of 3030 N at 40°40° above the horizontal. What is the vertical component of the force, correct to 3 significant figures?

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