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Two forces are acting on an object.

One force is 6 N forward.
The other force is 8 N backward.
What is the net force acting on the object?

- 14 N forward
- 2 N backward
- 2 N forward

2 Answers

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Answer:

2N backward

Step-by-step explanation:

6 - 8 = -2

because there is more force backwards than forwards

User LukeP
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Answer:

8N -6N = 2N

Step-by-step explanation:

opposite forces

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