Two 100 N forces of the same size, acting at the same angle to the horizontal, are supporting a suspended crate. Which of the following statements is correct? A. You can work out t... Two 100 N forces of the same size, acting at the same angle to the horizontal, are supporting a suspended crate. Which of the following statements is correct? A. You can work out the weight of the crate. B. You can work out the weight of the crate if you are given a value for the angle θ. C. The crate weighs more than 200 N. D. You cannot work out the direction of the resultant force unless you know the value of angle θ.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which of the provided statements regarding the forces acting on a suspended crate is correct. It involves understanding forces, angles, and weight equilibrium in physics.
Answer
B. You can work out the weight of the crate if you are given a value for the angle θ.
The correct statement is B. You can work out the weight of the crate if you are given a value for the angle θ.
Answer for screen readers
The correct statement is B. You can work out the weight of the crate if you are given a value for the angle θ.
More Information
The weight of the crate depends on the vertical component of the tension forces, which is determined by the angle θ.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that the forces add up directly to the total weight without considering their components.
Sources
- Forces in 2D Review - with Answers #1 - The Physics Classroom - physicsclassroom.com
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