Question

An object is being acted on by a force of 20 N directed to the left and a force of 30 N directed to the right. What is the net force acting on the object

Answer 1

10 newtons to the right

Step-by-step explanation:

the net force is the sum of all forces.

so let's say the force acting on the left of the object is negative and the force acting to the right is positive.

so:

30 - 20 = 10 newtons.

since the force is positive we can say that the net force is 10 newtons to the right