Question

In a tug of war, when one team is pulling with a force of 80 N and the

other 60 N, what is the net force?

Answer 1

The net force is 20N in the direction of the 80N force.

Step-by-step explanation:

The net force is the resultant force acting on a body. This force is that singular force that will have the same magnitude and effect as the network of forces on a body.

In this problem:

Force 1 = 80N

Force 2 = 60N

Net force = Force 1 - Force 2

Net force = 80N - 60N

Net force = 20N

The net force is 20N in the direction of the 80N force.