Question

The free-body diagram of a crate is shown.

A free body diagram with 4 force vectors. The first vector is pointing downward, labeled F Subscript g Baseline = negative 440 N. The second vector is pointing right, labeled F Subscript p Baseline = 176 N. The third vector is pointing upward, labeled F Subscript N Baseline = 440 N. The fourth vector is pointing left, labeled F Subscript f Baseline = negative 352 N. The up and down vectors are the same length. The right vector is shorter than the left vector.

What is the net force acting on the crate?

352 N to the left
176 N to the left
528 N to the right
440 N to the right

Answer 1

Net vertical = 440 N up + (−440 N down) = 0.
Net horizontal = 176 N right + (−352 N left) = −176 N → 176 N to the left.

Answer: 176 N to the left.