AQA M1 2006 June — Question 2

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2006
SessionJune
TopicNewton's laws and connected particles

2 A particle is in equilibrium under the action of four horizontal forces of magnitudes 5 newtons, 8 newtons, \(P\) newtons and \(Q\) newtons, as shown in the diagram.
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  1. Show that \(P = 9\).
  2. Find the value of \(Q\).