The net force on the object is the vector sum of the two forces. Since one force is directed west and the other force is directed east, the forces are in opposite directions.
To calculate the net force, we subtract the smaller magnitude force from the larger magnitude force:
30 N - 12 N = 18 N
So, the net force on the object is 18 N, directed west.
Therefore, the correct answer is 18N west.
two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 30N directed west, and the other force has a magnitude of 12 N directed east. What is the net force on the object?(1 point) Responses 18N east 18N east 42 N east 42 N east 18N west 18N west 42N west
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