Question

A 125 N box is being raised from the ground floor and accelerating due to a 175 N force. Identify all the forces and find the Net Force.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Fn = 50 N

Explanation:

Net Force

The net force is the sum of all the forces acting on an object.

When all the forces act in a single line, the direction of the forces is given by their signs. Positive signs are assumed to be up and left on both axes.

The box being raised by a force has a weight of W=-125 N. The negative sign indicates the weight points down. The accelerating force goes up and its value is F=175 N. The positive sign indicates this force pushes the box up.

The forces acting on the box are:

The weight W=-125 N

The accelerating force F=175 N

The net force is

Fn = W + F = -125N + 175 N

Fn = 50 N