Question

While having an argument, two people each push on a couch with 200 N of force in opposite directions. What is the net force on the couch? Explain how you found the answer.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Net force = 0

This is a very instructive question to do. Here's what the situation looks like

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The two forces are going in opposite directions. One is going 200 N to the right and the other is going 200N to the left.

The net result is 0.

Put in formula form, it looks like this.

Going left is the negative direction

F_right - F_left = 200 - 200 = 0