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Sally and Misha pushed a cart toward the right with a force of 24 N each. If Jeff pushed on the cart in the opposite direction, how much force would he need to use to cause the cart to experience balanced forces? (Answer with a number)​

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Answer:

F = 48 [N]

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem we must use Newton's third law, which tells us that the sum of forces on a body must be equal to zero, that is, the body is in static equilibrium or in equilibrium.

ΣF = 0

24 + 24 - F = 0

F = 24 + 24

F = 48 [N]

Note: Jeff's force should be equal to the sum of Sally and Misha's forces, but in the opposite direction.

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