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

Answer 1

To find the net force on the object, you need to consider the magnitudes and directions of the two forces.

1. The first force is 30 N directed west.
2. The second force is 12 N directed east.

Since west and east are opposite directions, you subtract the magnitude of the eastward force from the westward force:

Net Force = Force west - Force east Net Force = 30 N (west) - 12 N (east) = 18 N (west)

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