Question

What is the net force acting on the books? (F=6N to right, F=10N left, F=2N left)

6 right
6 left
18 right
18 left

Answer 1

To find the net force acting on the books, we can sum up all the forces while considering their directions.

1. **Force to the right**: 6 N to the right
2. **Forces to the left**:
- 10 N to the left
- 2 N to the left

Now, we can calculate the total left force:

Total force to the left = 10 N + 2 N = 12 N to the left.

Now, we can find the net force:

Net force = Force to the right - Total force to the left
Net force = 6 N (right) - 12 N (left)
Net force = 6 N (right) - 12 N (left) = -6 N

The negative sign indicates that the net force is to the left.

Thus, the net force acting on the books is **6 N to the left**.