Question

An object is acted upon by a force of 22 newtons to the right and a force of 13 newtons to the left. What is the magnitude and direction of the
net force?
A.
9 newtons to the right
9 newtons to the left
B.
C.
22 newtons to the right
D.
35 newtons to the right
E.
35 newtons to the left

Answer 1

The magnitude and direction of the net force is 9 newtons to the right ⇒ answer A

Explanation:

The net force is the vector sum of all the forces that act upon an object

If two forces are horizontal where,

• $F_{1}$ > $F_{2}$
• They are in opposite direction
• Net force F = $F_{1}$ - $F_{2}$ in the direction of $F_{1}$

An object is acted upon by a force of 22 newtons to the right

and a force of 13 newtons to the left

We need to find the magnitude and direction of the net force

→ $F_{1}$ = 22 newtons to the right

→ $F_{2}$ = 13 newtons to the left

$F_{1}$ > $F_{2}$ and they are in opposite direction

Substitute these values in the rule of the net force above

→ Net force F = 22 - 13 = 9

→ The direction of the net force is the same direction of the larger

   force, the direction of the larger force is to the right

→ Net force is 9 newtons to the right

The magnitude and direction of the net force is 9 newtons to the right

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