A body on the ground is acted on by a force of 10N at a point P as shown in the fig above. What force is needed to stop the body from moving eastwards?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5N in the direction of east
B
5N in the diretion of west
C
5V3N in the direction of west
D
10N in the southwest direction
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The horizontal (eastward) component of the 10N force is = 10 cos60
→ 10 x 0.5 = 5N.
The equilibrant force needed to stop the body moving eastward must act in exactly the
opposite direction.
Therefore, the needed force is 5N in the direction of West
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #41743)