Forces in Two-Dimensional Physics

A force that has both magnitude and direction is a

• vector force

• scalar force

• circular force

• resolved force

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The sum of two vectors is called the

• additional force

• vector force

• resultant force

• equilibrant force

Forces that act on the same point at the same time are called

• equilibrant forces

• concurrent forces

• resultant forces

• vector forces

A single force that can place two or more other forces acting on a single point in equilibrium is called the

• equilibrant force

• resultant force

• concurrent force

• vector force

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Any vectors can be resolved into these, which, when added, give a resultant equal to the original vector.

• equilibrium forces

• resultant forces

• component forces

• vector sum forces

Which law is used to mathematically add non-perpendicular vectors?

• law of sines

• law of cosines

• pythagorean theorem

• Hoener's law

Which law is used to find the magnitude of the resultant of two vectors acting perpendicularly?

• law of sines

• law of cosines

• pythagorean theorem

• Hoener's law

John goes on a hike and walks 5 km north, 5 km west, 5 km east, and 5 km south. What is his displacement?

• 0 km

• 5 km north

• 10 km east

• 20 km west

In the image, which vector represents the weight of the object?

• F_norm

• F_∥

• F_⊥

• F_grav

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In the image, which vector represents the perpendicular force?

• F_norm

• F_∥

• F_⊥

• F_grav