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3 years ago

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?

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spin [16.1K]3 years ago

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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

<em> Net force acting = 25 N</em>

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