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?(1 point)
Responses

18N west
18N west

18N east
18N east

42 N east
42 N east

42N west

Answer 1

The net force is calculated by subtracting the magnitudes of the forces acting in opposite directions. In this case, the force of 30N directed west is greater than the force of 12N directed east. Therefore, the net force on the object can be calculated as 30N - 12N = 18N west.

So, the correct response is 18N west.