Question

The following forces act on an object: 10 N north, 7 N south, and 4 N east. What is the magnitude of the net force?

Answer 1

Given data;

 Fn = 10 N

 Fs = 7 N

 Fe = 4 N

           force in X direction (Fx) = 4 N

           force in Y direction (Fy) = 10-7 = 3 N

           Net force (Fnet) = Sq.root[(Fx)² + (Fy)²]

                                      = Sq root [ 4² + 3² ]

                                      = 25 N

        Net force acting = 25 N