Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. What is the net force on the object?(1 point)

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25 N north
25 N north

8 N south
8 N south

8 N north
8 N north

12 N south

Answer 1

To find the net force, we need to subtract the force directed south from the force directed north.

10 N north - 2 N south = 8 N north

Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N north.