An object is acted upon by a force of 22 newtons to the right and a force of 13 newtons to the left. What is the magnitude and direction of the net force?
A.
9 newtons to the right
B.
9 newtons to the left
C.
22 newtons to the right
D.
35 newtons to the right
E.
35 newtons to the left
1 answer
To find the net force, you can subtract the leftward force from the rightward force:
Net force = Force to the right - Force to the left Net force = 22 N (right) - 13 N (left) Net force = 22 N - 13 N = 9 N to the right
Therefore, the correct answer is: A. 9 newtons to the right
