Question
Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 30N directed west, and the other force has a magnitude of 12 N directed east. What is the net force on the object?
42N west
42 N east
18N west
18N east
42N west
42 N east
18N west
18N east
Answers
GPT 3.5
The net force on the object is the vector sum of the two forces. Since one force is directed west and the other force is directed east, they have opposite directions.
To find the net force, we need to subtract the magnitude of the force directed east from the magnitude of the force directed west.
Magnitude of force directed west = 30N
Magnitude of force directed east = 12N
Net force = 30N - 12N = 18N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18N west.
To find the net force, we need to subtract the magnitude of the force directed east from the magnitude of the force directed west.
Magnitude of force directed west = 30N
Magnitude of force directed east = 12N
Net force = 30N - 12N = 18N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18N west.