Question

What is the net force acting on the books? (F=7N to right, F=3N to left)

4 right
4 left
10 right
10 left

Answer 1

To determine the net force acting on the books, we need to consider the forces acting in opposite directions.

We have:
- A force of 7 N to the right
- A force of 3 N to the left

Now, we can calculate the net force:

Net Force = Force to the right - Force to the left
Net Force = 7 N (right) - 3 N (left)

Since the left direction can be considered negative, we can also write it as:
Net Force = 7 N - 3 N = 4 N to the right

So, the net force acting on the books is **4 N to the right**.