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Two students apply force to a box at rest on the floor.

Left
Right
40 Newtons
30 Newtons
What is the total amount of force in Newtons acting on the box and in which direction?
10 N Left
10 N Right
• 70 N Left
70 N Right

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Answer:

10 N Left

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters;

Forces acting on the box

Left force = 40N

Right force = 30N

Unknown:

Net force on the box and the direction = ?

Solution:

Force is a pull or push on a body;

← BODY →

40N 30N

The forces acting on the body are in the opposite directions, the greater force will determine the direction of pull.

Net force = Left force - Right force = 40 - 30 = 10N

The force will be directed left with a net value of 10N

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