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)

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Responses

8 N north
8 N north

12 N south
12 N south

25 N north
25 N north

8 N south

Answer 1

To find the net force acting on the object, you can subtract the magnitude of the southern force from the northern force since they are in opposite directions.

The forces are:

• 10 N north
• 2 N south

Net force calculation: Net Force = Force north - Force south Net Force = 10 N - 2 N = 8 N north

So, the correct answer is 8 N north.