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 east
18N east

18N west
18N west

42 N east

1 answer

To find the net force on the object, we need to combine the two forces considering their directions.

The 30 N force is directed west, and the 12 N force is directed east. Since these forces are in opposite directions, we can calculate the net force by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force:

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

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