A leftward force of 7N is applied to a box while the force of friction is 3N. The weight of the box is 4N as is the normal force

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A leftward force of 7N is applied to a box while the force of friction is 3N. The weight of the box is 4N as is the normal force

. Determine the net force, and its direction acting on the box. (Hint: draw a free body diagram to help you figure it out)

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Flauer [41] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-08T19:48:46+03:00

Answer:

0N

Explanation:

When you draw a free body diagram, You have a 7N arrow pointing left, and a 3N arrow pointing right. When you subtract the two, you still have a force of 4N on the left. However, seeing as how gravity is in play at a force of 4N, the two forces cancel out and you get 0N.