Question

A rectangular box 'a' is on a horizontal surface. A force of 5 newtons acts horizontally leftward on the left side of box 'a', and a force of 10 newtons acts horizontally rightward on the right side of box 'a'. What is the net force acting on box 'a'?

1) 15 newtons rightward
2) 5 newtons leftward
3) 10 newtons rightward
4) 15 newtons leftward

Answer 1

The net force acting on box 'a' is 5 newtons rightward.

Step-by-step explanation:

The net force acting on box 'a' can be found by summing up the individual forces acting on it. In this case, there is a leftward force of 5 newtons and a rightward force of 10 newtons. Since the forces are acting in opposite directions, we subtract the leftward force from the rightward force to get the net force.

Net force = 10 N - 5 N = 5 N rightward.