To find the net force, we need to add the two forces together. Since one force is directed north and the other force is directed south, we need to subtract the magnitude of the south force from the magnitude of the north force.
10 N - 2 N = 8 N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N north.
Two forces act on an object. One force has a
magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other
force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. What
is the net force on the object? (1 point)
8 N south
8 N north
25 N north
12 N south
1 answer
1 answer