Question

If two horses are pulling in opposite directions such that Horse A pulls with a force of + 320 N towards the right and Horse B pulls with a force of - 430 N towards the left, what would be the net force?

a. +110 N
b. + 90 N
c. - 90 N
d. -110 N

Answer 1

The net force exerted by the two horses pulling in opposite directions is -110 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

The net force is the sum of the forces acting on an object. In this case, Horse A is pulling with a force of +320 N towards the right, and Horse B is pulling with a force of -430 N towards the left. To find the net force, we simply add these two forces together. Since the forces are in opposite directions, we subtract them:

Net force = 320 N + (-430 N) = -110 N.

Therefore, the net force is -110 N (option d).