Question

Becky and her friend are moving several pieces

of furniture. They are both moving the couch
across the living room. If Becky is pushing on the
couch with a force of 20 N and her friend is
pulling on the couch with a force of 27 N, what is
the total net force? What will happen to the motion of the couch?
Explain.

Answer 1

total net force= 47 N.

the motion of the couch will be towards Becky's friend.

Step-by-step explanation:

the net force is obtained when the two forces are added.

the motion will be towards Becky's friend bcoz she's applying more force than Becky