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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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If weight of a falling tennis ball is 1.0 N and drag force acting on it is 0.2 N then resultant force is:
Options
A 0.8 N
Correct Answer
B 0.5 N
C 1 N
D 2 N
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Weight acts downward, drag force opposes motion (upward). Resultant force = weight - drag = 1.0 - 0.2 = 0.8 N downward.

Hint

Forces in opposite directions subtract.

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