A runner exerting a running force of 325 N to the right is met with an air resistance force of 45 N to the left. What is the net force of the runner?(1 point)

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Responses

370 N
370 N

325 N
325 N

45 N
45 N

280 N
280 N

Answer 1

To calculate the net force acting on the runner, you need to consider both the running force and the air resistance force. The running force is 325 N to the right, and the air resistance force is 45 N to the left.

The net force can be calculated using the following formula:

\[ \text{Net Force} = \text{Running Force} - \text{Air Resistance Force} \]

Substituting the values:

\[ \text{Net Force} = 325 , \text{N} - 45 , \text{N} = 280 , \text{N} \]

Therefore, the net force of the runner is 280 N to the right.