Question

A boat is driven forward by a force of 4550 newtons (N). If the water provides a resisting force equal to 4360 N, what is the net forward force, in newtons, acting on the boat?

Answer 1

The net force acting on the boat is 190 N.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

The force that driven boat forward F = 4550 N

The resisting force
`F_(R)` = 4360 N

The net force acting on the boat

`F_(net) = F - F_(R)`

`F_(net)` = 4550 - 4360

`F_(net)` = 190 N

Therefore the net force acting on the boat is 190 N