Question

In order to get a tree stump out of the ground, chains are connected to two trucks. One truck pulls with a force of 600 N to the north while another truck pulls with a force of 800 N to the west. What is the net force on the stump

Answer 1

The net force on the stump is 1000 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Force 1 acting on the truck,
`F_1=600\ N` (due north)

Force 2 acting on the truck,
`F_2=800\ N` (due west)

We need to find the net force on the stump. We know that force is a vector quantity. The net force on the stump is given by the the resultant force. It is given by :

`F=√(F_1^2+F_2^2)`

`F=√(600^2+800^2)`

F = 1000 N

So, the net force on the stump is 1000 N. Hence, this is the required solution.