Worksheet 1

(20th Jan 2021)

Question 1
1.The diagrams below show situation
when forces in equilibrium.
(a) Show and label forces acting on
the object.
(b) What is the relationship between
the forces acting on the object.
Normal reaction from surface, R

R=W

Weight, W
 Normal reaction from surface, R

R=W
F=f
Thrust, F Frictional
force, f

Weight, W
Question 2
2. The resultant force
is the vector sum of
two or more forces
which act on the
object.
Resultant force, F = F1 + F2
 F

Resultant force, F = F1 + (- F2 )
=F -F
Question 3
3.Calculate the
resultant force. Which
direction does the
object move?
Resultant force, F = 5 + 12
= 17 N to the right
Resultant force, F = - 5 + 12
= 7 N to the right
 200 N 500 N

Resultant force, F = 200 + 500

= 700 N to the right
 200 N 500 N

Resultant force, F = - 200 + 500

= 300 N to the right
Question 4
By using suitable
scale and method,
determine the
resultant force.
a2 +b2 = c2
62 + 82 = F2
F2 = 100

F = 10 N

ϴ = 36.8°
Question 5
The figure shows an aerial view of
two boats pulling a ship.
The forces exerted are F1 = 4000N
and F2 = 3000N and the angle
between the cables is 50°.
Determine the magnitude of the
resultant force on the ship. In which
direction will the ship move?
Question 6
Complete the
diagram to show the
resultant force.
F
Question 7
Total weight of the lift and
passengers are 6 400 N.
The tension of the lift
cable is 8 000 N. What is
the resultant force acting
on the lift?
 F = 8000 - 6400
F = 1600N upward

6400 N