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n an object. one force is 3N to the east and the other force is 9n to the west. what is the net force acting on the object ​
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n an object. one force is 3N to the east and the other force is 9n to the west. what is the net force acting on the object ​

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-6N

Step-by-step explanation:

The force to the east is acting in the positive x-direction therefore it is positive. The force to the east is in the negative x-direction therefore it is negative. The net force is just the sum of the two so 3-9=-6

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