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 42 N east 42 N east 18N east 18N east 42N west 42N west 18N west

Answer 1

To find the net force on the object, we need to add up the individual forces.

The force of 30 N directed west is acting in the negative direction, so we can represent it as -30 N.
The force of 12 N directed east is acting in the positive direction, so we can represent it as +12 N.

Adding these forces together, we get:
-30 N + 12 N = -18 N

Therefore, the net force on the object is 18 N west.

So, the correct answer is 18N west.