Question

two forces are acting on an object. one force is 6 n forward. the other force is 8 n backward. what is the net force acting on the object?

Answer 1

2 N backward

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive direction is forward.

Fnet = 6 N - 8 N = -2 N

Negative sign in the result means the net force is 2 N backward