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)
O 42 N east
O 18N west
O 18N east
O 42N west
To find the net force, we need to subtract the force directed east from the force directed west.
The force directed west has a magnitude of 30 N.
The force directed east has a magnitude of 12 N.
Subtracting 12 N from 30 N, we get:
30 N - 12 N = 18 N
Since the force directed west has a larger magnitude than the force directed east, the net force is 18 N directed west.
Therefore, the correct answer is: O 18 N west.