The figure below shows a boy swinging on a rope, starting at a point higher than A.
Which of the above forces is (are) acting on the boy when he is at position A?

Question

The figure below shows a boy swinging on a rope, starting at a point higher than A.  
 Which of the above forces is (are) acting on the boy when he is at position A?

Accepted Answer

A downward force of gravity; and a force exerted by the rope pointing from A to O.

Answer

A downward force of gravity; a force exerted by the rope pointing from A to O; and a force in the direction of the boy’s motion.

Answer

A downward force of gravity.

Answer

A downward force of gravity; and a force in the direction of the boy’s motion.

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