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Posted by Sue on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 9:28pm.

A 50N object falling in air experiences 30N of air resistance. The amount of net force on the falling object is A 0n B 20n C 50n D 80n

Science - Charrice, Monday, August 27, 2012 at 9:43pm
Net force = force acting up - force acting down

= 30N - 50N

Net force = -20N

Net force is in the direction of the largest force.
Science - Anonymous, Monday, February 18, 2013 at 10:50pm
20

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