Question

Carlo and Sara push on a desk in the same direction. Carlo

pushes with a force of 50 N, and Sara pushes with a force of
40 N. What is the total resultant force acting on the desk?

Whats the answer to this question?

Answer 1

90N

Step-by-step explanation:

The total resultant force acting on the desk being pushed by Sara and Carlo is 90N

A resultant force is a singular force that will act the same effect as the forces acting on a body.

• When two or more forces acts on a body in the same direction, their resultant is the sum of the individual forces.
• If it is in the opposite direction, the differences is the resultant force.
• The body will move in the direction of the applied force with a higher magnitude

So;

Resultant force = Force applied by Sara + Force applied by Carlo

Resultant force = 50N + 40N = 90N