Question

A diagram shows forces acting on a stone. One arrow shows an upward force of 3 N. A second arrow shows an upward force of 1 N. A third arrow shows a downward force of 10 N.
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(1 point)
Responses

10 N downward
10 N downward

0 N. The stone does not move.
0 N. The stone does not move.

4 N upward
4 N upward

6 N downward
6 N downward
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Answer 1

To determine the net force acting on the stone, we need to consider both the upward and downward forces.

1. **Upward forces**:
- Force 1: 3 N upward
- Force 2: 1 N upward
- Total upward force = 3 N + 1 N = 4 N upward

2. **Downward force**:
- Force 3: 10 N downward

Now, we calculate the net force:

Net force = Total upward force - Total downward force
Net force = 4 N upward - 10 N downward
Net force = -6 N

The negative sign indicates that the net force is downward.

Therefore, the correct response is:

**6 N downward**