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
42N west
42N west
42 N east
42 N east
18N east
18N east
18N west
To find the net force, we need to subtract the force directed east from the force directed west.
Net force = 30 N west - 12 N east = 30 N - 12 N = 18 N west
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18 N west.
The correct answer is 18N west.
To find the net force on the object, you need to subtract the force directed east from the force directed west.
Magnitude of force directed west = 30N
Magnitude of force directed east = 12N
Net force = Magnitude of force directed west - Magnitude of force directed east
Net force = 30N - 12N
Net force = 18N west
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18N west.
To find the net force on the object, we need to add the magnitudes of the two forces together and take into account their directions. Since one force is directed west with a magnitude of 30N and the other force is directed east with a magnitude of 12N, we can subtract the magnitude of the eastward force from the magnitude of the westward force to find the net force.
Net Force = Magnitude of Westward Force - Magnitude of Eastward Force
Net Force = 30N - 12N
Net Force = 18N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18N west.