Question

20 n west and 60 n east

Answer 1

Answer:

a) $F_{T} = 40 N$

b) The object will move in the east direction

Explanation:

a) The net force is given by the vector sum of the given forces:

$F_{T} = F_{1} + F_{2}$

Where:

F₁ = the west force = 20 N

F₂ = the est force = 60 N  

Taking the east direction as the positive direction we have:

$F_{T} = -20 N + 60 N = 40 N$

Hence, the net force is 40 N.

b) Since the east force is greater than the west force, the object will move to the east.

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