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George and Frank are moving their piano for the big concert. George is pushing the piano with 25 N of force. Frank is pulling the piano with 20 N of force. What is the combined force on the piano?
Image of some movers pushing a piano.
5 N to the left
45 N to the right
45 N to the left
5 N to the right
1 answer
The combined force on the piano would be 5 N to the right. This is because the force George is applying is greater than the force Frank is applying, resulting in a net force of 25 N - 20 N = 5 N to the right.