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Vectors

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which vector best represents the resultant of forces F1 and F2 acting concurrently on point P, as shown in the diagram?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

Two forces, A and B, act simultaneously at point O as shown on the diagram. The magnitude of the resultant force is closest to

a)

8.0 N

b)

11 N

c)

15 N

d)

16 N

3.

A force of 6.0 Newtons north and a force of 8.0 Newtons east act concurrently on an object. The magnitude of the resultant of the two forces is

a)

1.3 N

b)

2.0 N

c)

10 N

d)

14 N

4.

Two perpendicular forces act on an object as shown in the diagram. What is the magnitude of the resultant force on the object?

a)

17 N

b)

13 N

c)

7.0 N

d)

5.0 N

5.

Two concurrent forces have a maximum resultant of 45 Newtons and a minimum resultant of 5.0 Newtons. What is the magnitude of each of these forces?

a)

0.0 N and 45 N

b)

5.0 N and 9.0 N

c)

20 N and 25 N

d)

0.0 N and 50 N

6.

A 3.0 newton force and a 4.0 newton force act concurrently on a point. In which diagram shown would the orientation of these forces produce the greatest net force on the point?

a)

b)

c)

d)

7.

Which pair of concurrent forces could produce a resultant force having a magnitude of 10 newtons?

a)

10 N, 10 N

b)

10 N, 30 N

c)

4.7 N, 4.7 N

d)

4.7 N, 5.0 N

8.

A 5-newton force directed east and a 5-newton force directed north act concurrently on a point. The resultant of the two forces is

a)

5 N northeast

b)

10 N southwest

c)

7 N northeast

d)

7 N southwest

9.

Two students push on a sled. One pushes with a force of 30. newtons east and the other exerts a force of 40. newtons south, as shown in the topview accompanying diagram. Which vector best represents the resultant of these two forces?

a)

b)

c)

d)

10.

The diagram shows a resultant vector, R. Which diagram best represents a pair of component vectors, A and B, that would combine to form resultant vector R?

a)

b)

c)

d)

11.

Two 20.-newton forces act concurrently on an object. What angle between these forces will produce a resultant force with the greatest magnitude?

a)

0o

b)

45o

c)

90o

d)

180o

12.

A 6.0-newton force and an 8.0-newton force act concurrently on a point. As the angle between the forces increases from 0o to 90o, the magnitude of their resultant

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains the same