Question

What is the net force on a bag pulled down by gravity with a force of 18 newtons and pulled upward by a rope with a force of 18 newtons?

Answer 1

Answer:

0 N.

Explanation:

Force: This can be defined as the product of mass and the acceleration of the body. The S.I unit of force is Newton (N).

The expression of net force when both force act in the different direction is given as

F' = W-F ........................ Equation 1

Where F' = Net force on the bag, W = gravitational force on the bag, F = Force acting upward on the bag

Given: W = 18 N, F = 18 N.

Substitute into equation 1

F' = 18-18

F' = 0 N.

Hence the net force = 0 N.