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Equilibrium of forces: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 4.2 Equilibrium of forces, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q14

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 14: An isolated object of negligible weight is acted on by two coplanar forces of the same magnitude. In which diagram is the object in equilibrium? A B C D
  2. Q10

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 10: An object hangs by means of two cords around two rods, as shown. rod rod θ F1 F2 object weight 10 N The object is held in equilibrium by the forces F1 and F2. T
  3. Q14

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 14: A uniform horizontal footbridge is 12.0 m long and weighs 4000 N. It rests on two supports X and Y, as shown. 12.0 m 4.0 m support support X Y A man of weight 6
All 3 questions on Equilibrium of forces, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): An isolated object of negligible weight is acted on by two coplanar forces of the same magnitude. In which diagram is the object in equilibrium? A B C D
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): An object hangs by means of two cords around two rods, as shown. rod rod θ F1 F2 object weight 10 N The object is held in equilibrium by the forces F1 and F2. T
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): A uniform horizontal footbridge is 12.0 m long and weighs 4000 N. It rests on two supports X and Y, as shown. 12.0 m 4.0 m support support X Y A man of weight 6

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