To find the net force acting on the cart, you need to consider both forces and their directions. In this case, you have two forces:
- A force of 200 N acting in one direction (let's say to the right).
- A force of 150 N acting in the opposite direction (to the left).
To calculate the net force, you subtract the smaller force from the larger force, taking into account their directions:
Net Force = Force (right) - Force (left) Net Force = 200 N - 150 N Net Force = 50 N
Since the 200 N force is greater, the net force is directed to the right.
Therefore, the net force acting on the cart is 50 N to the right.
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