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Post-UTME Physics 2010 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 10 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A body of mass 50kg slides down freely in a frictionless plane which is inclined at an angle of 30° to the horizontal. What force is pushing the body down the incline?

  • A. 542N
  • B. 200N
  • C. 245NCorrect
  • D. 50N

Explanation

Force = mg sinθ = 50×9.8×sin30° = 245N.

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