Haley is trying to pull an object upward. The below forces are acting on the object.

Question

Fp= 5500 N
Fg= 6000 N

Which represents the net force?

← 500 N
→ 500 N
↑ 500 N
↓ 500 N

Answer 1

To find the net force acting on the object, we need to consider the two forces involved:

• \( F_p \) (the force pulling upward) = 5500 N
• \( F_g \) (the force of gravity pulling downward) = 6000 N

The net force (\( F_{net} \)) is calculated by subtracting the downward force from the upward force:

\[ F_{net} = F_p - F_g \]

Substituting in the values:

\[ F_{net} = 5500, \text{N} - 6000, \text{N} = -500, \text{N} \]

Since the result is negative, this indicates that the net force is directed downward (toward the ground).

Therefore, the net force is:

↓ 500 N