Question

2. When two forces act on an object in opposite directions, you calculate the net

force by?

A.Dividing the two forces.
B.Subtracting the two forces
C.Finding the average of the two forces
D.None of the above

Answer 1

When two forces act on an object in opposite directions, the net force can be calculated by subtracting the two forces.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The net/final force by subtracting the two given opposite forces as asked in the above question.

For example: If you keep a bottle on the table, the downward force subtracted from the upward force will be equal to the net force.

• If the net force equals zero then the objects will be balanced, otherwise unbalanced.

For example: In the tug of war when two forces are of different units the force with the greater strength will have an advantage, like if the team on the right is stronger than that of left than the rope will move towards the right.