Question

Four friends push on the same block in different directions. Allie pushes on the block to the north with a force of 18 N. Bill pushes on the block to the east with a force of 14 N. Chris pushes on the block to south with a force of 23 N. Debra pushes on the block to the west with a force of 20 N. Assuming it does not move vertically, in which directions will the block move?(1 point)
Responses

south and east
south and east

north and east
north and east

north and west
north and west

south and west

Answer 1

Net vertical = 18 N north − 23 N south = 5 N south.
Net horizontal = 14 N east − 20 N west = 6 N west.

So the block moves south and west.