Suppose it take 260 N of force to push an object. One person pushes with 140 N of force. A second person helps by pushing in the same direction. How much force does the second person need to apply?

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Suppose it take 260 N of force to push an object. One person pushes with 140 N of force. A second person helps by pushing in the same direction. How much force does the second person need to apply?

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The second person needs to apply at least 120 N of force.

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120 N of force needs to be applied by the second person

Ali Radmanesh answered Jul 22, 2019

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