Asked by jaun
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)
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south and west
south and west
south and east
south and east
north and east
north and east
north and west
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south and west
Net horizontal force = 14 N (east) − 20 N (west) = −6 N → 6 N west.
Net vertical force = 18 N (north) − 23 N (south) = −5 N → 5 N south.
Resultant is toward the southwest.
Net horizontal force = 14 N (east) − 20 N (west) = −6 N → 6 N west.
Net vertical force = 18 N (north) − 23 N (south) = −5 N → 5 N south.
Resultant is toward the southwest.
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