Question

Two students push on the opposite sides of a crate, with the force applied by each student in newtons (N), as shown in the diagram. 40 newtons. 53 newtons. Assuming the crate is on a frictionless surface, describe the effect of these forces on the crate. Will the crate move toward the left, toward the right, or not at all? What is the direction and the magnitude of the net force on the crate? Review the diagram carefully. Then enter your response in the box provided.

Answer 1

1) The crate will move to the right

2) The net force is 13 N towards the right

What is net force?

The vector total of all the individual forces exerted on an object is referred to as net force. Stated differently, the velocity of the item is determined by the total force acting upon it.

Every force has a specific magnitude and direction when it is acting on an item in combination with other forces. The net force is a single force that represents the cumulative influence of these distinct forces by accounting for both their magnitude and direction.

The net force is obtained as; 53 N - 40 N

= 13 N