
The forces acting on three objects are shown in the diagram.

For each of a, b and c:
Say whether the forces are balanced or unbalanced.


Important Questions on Forces and Motion
The forces acting on three objects are shown in the diagram.
For each of a, b and c:
If the forces are unbalanced, calculate the resultant force on the object and give its direction.

The forces acting on three objects are shown in the diagram.
For each of a, b and c:
Say how the object's motion will change.

A book is weighed on Earth. It is found to have a mass of . So its weight on the Earth is . What can you say about its mass and its weight if you take it:
To the Moon, where gravity is weaker than on Earth

A book is weighed on Earth. It is found to have a mass of . So its weight on the Earth is . What can you say about its mass and its weight if you take it:
To Jupiter, where gravity is stronger

An astronaut has a mass of .
Calculate her weight on the surface of the Earth.

An astronaut has a mass of .
The astronaut travels to Mars, where gravity is weaker. The acceleration of free fall on the surface of Mars has a value . Calculate her weight on Mars.

Look at the speed-time graph of figure. Find a point where the graph is sloping upwards.
Is the parachutist accelerating or decelerating

Look at the speed-time graph of figure. Find a point where the graph is sloping upwards.
Which of the two forces acting on the parachutist is greater
