Newton's Third Law Quick Check

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A force of 30 N to the right is applied to an object. An opposite force of 20 N to the left is applied to the same object. What is the net force applied to the object?(1 point)
Responses

50 N to the right
50 N to the right

10 N to the right
10 N to the right

10 N to the left
10 N to the left

50 N to the left

Answer 1

To find the net force applied to the object, you need to combine the forces acting on it. You have a force of 30 N to the right and an opposite force of 20 N to the left.

Net force = Force to the right - Force to the left
Net force = 30 N (right) - 20 N (left)
Net force = 10 N (right)

Therefore, the correct response is:

10 N to the right.