Question

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

Answer 1

2N backward

Step-by-step explanation:

6 - 8 = -2

because there is more force backwards than forwards

Answer 2

8N -6N = 2N

Step-by-step explanation:

opposite forces