Question

A 25-N force and a 45-N force act on an object in perpendicular directions. What is the net force on the

object?
A.) 20 N
B.) 25 N
C) 51 N
D.) 45 N
E.) 70 N
F) none of the above

Answer 1

The net force on the object is approximately 51 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

The net force on an object can be found by adding the individual forces acting on the object. In this case, we have a 25-N force and a 45-N force acting on the object in perpendicular directions. Since the forces are perpendicular, we can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the magnitude of the net force:

Net force = √((25 N)² + (45 N)²)

Net force = √(625 N² + 2025 N²)

Net force = √(2650 N²)

Net force ≈ 51 N

Therefore, the net force on the object is approximately 51 N.