A student slides a block on a surface by applying a force on 14 newtons (N) to the right. The friction force on the block is 6N.

Question

A. Identify and place the correct label for friction into the blank box.

B. Identify and place the correct label for the applied force in the blank box.

C. Calculate and determine the net force. Identify and place the correct label for the net force in the blank box.



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Answer 1

Let’s address the parts of your question:

A. The friction force acting on the block is 6 N directed to the left. You would label this as Friction Force (6 N).

B. The applied force being exerted on the block is 14 N directed to the right. You would label this as Applied Force (14 N).

C. To calculate the net force, we apply the following formula:

\[ \text{Net Force} = \text{Applied Force} - \text{Friction Force} \]

Substituting the values in:

\[ \text{Net Force} = 14, \text{N} - 6, \text{N} = 8, \text{N} \]

The net force of the block is 8 N directed to the right. You would label this as Net Force (8 N).

Here’s the complete summary:

• A. Friction Force: 6 N
• B. Applied Force: 14 N
• C. Net Force: 8 N