Physics Practice Test – Equilibrium of Forces

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Two forces, each of magnitude 16 N, are inclined each other at an angle of 60°. Calculate the magnitude of their resultant. (WASSCE FM 2006)

A. 16
B. 16
C. 18
D. 18



For what values of F and  will the forces shown in the diagram above will be in equilibrium?

A. 60 N and 60o
B. 60 N and 30o
C. 20 N and 60o
D. 20 N and 30o



A particle P of weight W is in equilibrium under the system of forces shown in the diagram. The values of W and  are ______

A. 5 N and 60o
B. 5 N and 30o
C. 5 N and 60o
D. 15 N and 30o



A body X of weight W is maintained in equilibrium under the action of two horizontal forces 5 N and 4 N and a third force F inclined at 30o to the vertical as shown in the diagram above. The value of W is _______

A. N      B. N     C.  N     D. 2 N



Two bodies of masses ma and mb are connected to the ceiling as shown in the diagram. The tension in the upper string is _____

A. mag
B. mbg
C. (ma – mb)g
D. (ma + mb)g

 

 

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