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JAMB and WAEC Physics questions: Scalars and vectors

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  1. Question 21· Scalars and vectors· WAEC

    A force of 50 N acts at 60° to the horizontal. Find its vertical component.

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  2. Question 22· Scalars and vectors· WAEC

    Two forces of 3 N and 4 N act at right angles on a body. The magnitude of their resultant is

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  3. Question 23· Scalars and vectors· WAEC

    Two forces of 6 N and 8 N act at right angles. The magnitude of their resultant is

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  4. Question 24· Scalars and vectors· WAEC

    Forces of 7 N and 3 N act on a body in the same direction. Find their resultant.

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