Question

20 n west and 60 n east

BLANK 1: What is the net force acting on the object

BLANK 2: Which direction will the object move​

Answer 1

a)
`F_(T) = 40 N`

b) The object will move in the east direction

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The net force is given by the vector sum of the given forces:

`F_(T) = F_(1) + F_(2)`

Where:

F₁ = the west force = 20 N

F₂ = the est force = 60 N

Taking the east direction as the positive direction we have:

`F_(T) = -20 N + 60 N = 40 N`

Hence, the net force is 40 N.

b) Since the east force is greater than the west force, the object will move to the east.

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