Question

A satellite is acted upon by a 10n force upwards and 20n force downwards. What is the net force acting on the satellite and what direction will it move in

Answer 1

Net force = 10 N in downward direction

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Upward force = 10 N

Downward force = 20 N

Let downward is negative and upward is positive.

Net force = 10+(-20)

= -10 N

So, the net force is 20 N and it is acting in downward direction.