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Mr Alex and Mr James applied forces of 16N and 25N on a table respectively. Find the resultant force if

a) They both push the table
b) Mr Alex pushes and Mr James pulls the table ​

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a) -25+16=-9N The table moved in the direction of Mr James’ forces

b) |25+16|=39N The table moved in the direction of the back of Mr James

(The positive direction is Mr James’ forward movement)
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