LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE

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CHAPTER 9: APPLICATION OF FORCES AND TRANSFER OF ENERGY

WORKSHEET 2 (9.3 RESULTANT FORCE)

SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Each question is followed by four options. Choose the best option for each question.

1. Three pupils and two teachers are pulling in opposite directions on a rope.

The pupils each pull with a force of 350 N and each teacher pulls with a force
of 500 N.

What is the resultant force on the rope?

A 50 N to the left
B 50 N to the right
C 2050 N to the left
D 2050 N to the right ( )

2. The diagram shows four spring balances joined together by pieces of strings with a
knot at O. The strings are at 90° to each other.

The knot at O does not move when the readings on P and Q are as shown.

What are the readings on R and S?

R S
A 0N 70 N
B 30 N 40 N
C 40 N 30 N
D 70 N 0N
( )

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3. The diagram shows a number of forces acting on an object. The object does
not move.

Which statement must be correct?

A All the forces are the same size.

B The resultant force is zero.
C All the forces are small.
D All the forces are large.
( B )

4. A girl and a boy are pulling in opposite directions on a rope. The forces acting
on the rope are shown in the diagram.

Which single force has the same effect as the two forces shown?

A 50 N acting towards the girl

B 350 N acting towards the girl
C 50 N acting towards the boy
D 350 N acting towards the boy
( A )

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SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

No. Diagram Remain Calculate the

stationary / resultant force
move left (N)
/ move right
1
Move left 5
2
Remain
0
stationary
3
Move right 9

4
Move left 4
5
Move left 1

6
Move left 6

7
Move right 1
8
Move left 3

9
Move right 1