Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magni

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Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. The net force on the object is

	A.	
12 N south.

	B.	
8 N south.

	C.	
20 N north.

	D.	
8 N north.

GPT-5 mini · Accepted Answer

D. 8 N north.

Explanation: Taking north as positive, net force = 10 N (north) + (−2 N) (south) = 8 N north.

Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. The net force on the object is

A.
12 N south.

B.
8 N south.

C.
20 N north.

D.
8 N north.

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Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. The net force on the object is A. 12 N south. B. 8 N south. C. 20 N north. D. 8 N north.

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Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. The net force on the object is

A.
12 N south.

B.
8 N south.

C.
20 N north.

D.
8 N north.