Scalars, vectors and resolution of forces

Question 1 of 10

Weight is a vector quantity.

Question 2 of 10

A vector quantity has

Question 3 of 10

Two forces of 8 N and 7 N act at a point with an angle of 60° between them. (a) State the parallelogram law of forces. (b) Calculate the magnitude of the resultant. (c) Calculate the angle the resultant makes with the 8 N force.

Question 4 of 10

Two forces of 5 N and 12 N act at a point with an angle of 60° between them. (a) State the parallelogram law of forces. (b) Calculate the magnitude of the resultant. (c) Calculate the angle the resultant makes with the 5 N force.

Question 5 of 10

A force of 50 N acts at 53° to the horizontal. Find its horizontal component, to 1 decimal place.

Question 6 of 10

Two forces of 12 N and 16 N act at right angles. Find the magnitude of their resultant.

Question 7 of 10

Distance is a vector quantity.

Question 8 of 10

The maximum resultant of forces 6 N and 8 N is

Question 9 of 10

The minimum resultant of forces 6 N and 8 N is

Question 10 of 10

A force of 40 N at 60° to the horizontal has a horizontal component of ___ N.