According to this diagram, what is the net force on this object?

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Responses

0 newtons

0 newtons

200 newtons

200 newtons

400 newtons

400 newtons

600 newtons

600 newtons
Box with dot in center. Short arrow up, longer arrow down. Up arrow labeled F sub air equals 400 N. Down arrow labeled F sub grav equals 600N.

Answer 1

To determine the net force on the object, we need to consider the forces acting on it, which are given in the diagram.

1. The upward force (F_air) is 400 N.
2. The downward force (F_grav) is 600 N.

The net force (F_net) can be calculated using the formula:

\[ F_{net} = F_{up} - F_{down} \]

Substituting in the values:

\[ F_{net} = 400 N - 600 N \] \[ F_{net} = -200 N \]

Since the net force is negative, this means the net force is 200 N downward.

However, if you are asked for the magnitude only, the answer would simply be 200 newtons directed downwards. In the multiple-choice context you provided, the closest and relevant response would be:

200 newtons.