A block on a smooth horizontal table is pulled simultaneously by three horizontal…
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A 2.0kg block on a smooth horizontal table is pulled simultaneously by three horizontal forces: 10N towards the east, 6N towards the north, and 4N towards the west.
(i) Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net horizontal force on the block.
(ii) Find the eastward and northward components of the block’s acceleration.
(iii) Determine the magnitude of the resulting acceleration.