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Assume there are two forces pushing a ball in the same direction: the first force Is 12 N and the second force is 8 N. What is the total force being exerted on the ball

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User TiernanO
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Answer:

20 N

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate net force we find the sum of all the forces being exerted on an object.

So, we add 12 N and 8 N, and that results in 20 N becuase they were both facing in the same direction

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