IB skill practice

Resolve forces in equilibrium and acceleration contexts

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Resolve horizontal component

A force of \(34\,\text{N}\) acts at \(50^{\circ}\) above the horizontal in a tram safety test. Calculate the horizontal component. Identify the force, momentum, or energy relationship before entering the result. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the mechanics meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.