Question

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)Responses 25n north25 N north8 N south8 N south12 N south12 N south8 N north8 N north

Answer 1

To find the net force, we need to consider the direction and magnitude of both forces.

The first force is 10 N directed north, and the second force is 2 N directed south.

To calculate the net force:
- The force directed north is positive: +10 N
- The force directed south is negative: -2 N

Now, we can sum them up:
Net force = 10 N (north) - 2 N (south) = 10 N - 2 N = 8 N north.

So, the net force on the object is **8 N north**.