Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 30N directed west, and the other force has a magnitude of 12 N directed east. What is the net force on the object?(1 point) Responses 18N east 18N east 18N west 18N west 42N west 42N west 42 N east
To find the net force, we need to add the two forces together. Since the force directed west is 30 N and the force directed east is 12 N, we subtract the smaller force from the larger force.
Net force = 30 N - 12 N = 18 N west
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18 N west.
To calculate the net force, we need to subtract the forces that are directed in opposite directions.
The force of 30N directed west and the force of 12N directed east are in opposite directions.
So, the net force is 30N - 12N = 18N west.
Therefore, the correct answer is 18N west.
To find the net force on the object, we need to take into account the directions of the forces.
The force directed west has a magnitude of 30N, and since it is directed west, we consider it as negative. So, we can write it as -30N.
The force directed east has a magnitude of 12N, and since it is directed east, we consider it as positive. So, we can write it as +12N.
To find the net force, we sum up the two forces:
Net force = -30N + 12N
Calculating the sum:
Net force = -18N
So, the net force on the object is 18N directed west.