Which of the following best describes the sum of all forces acting on an object?(1 point)

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net force, which is a vector sum
net force, which is a vector sum

gravitational force, which is a vector sum
gravitational force, which is a vector sum

acceleration, which is a vector sum
acceleration, which is a vector sum

net force, which is a scalar sum

Answer 1

The best description of the sum of all forces acting on an object is "net force, which is a vector sum."

Net force takes into account both the magnitude and direction of all individual forces acting on an object.