Question

Davina finally decided to take this seriously and put both hands on the rope and applied a 350 N force to the left, while Hector still struggled with his 200 N force to the right. What is the net force and direction of motion?

A) 550 N to the left
B) 150 N to the left
C) 150 N to the right
D) 550 N to the right

Answer 1

The net force is 150 N to the left, as you subtract the smaller opposing force from the larger one to determine the net force and its direction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking for the net force and the direction of motion when two forces are applied in opposite directions. To find the net force, you subtract the smaller force from the larger force when they are acting in opposite directions. In this scenario, Davina applies a 350 N force to the left and Hector applies a 200 N force to the right. Therefore, the net force is 350 N - 200 N = 150 N to the left.