After giving a 35N box a shove (you are no longer applying a force to the box) and it slides across the floor slowing down. The force of friction on the box is 2N. What is the Net force?
To determine the net force acting on the box, we need to calculate the difference between the applied force and the force of friction. The net force is the overall force that determines the motion of an object.
Given:
Applied force (F applied) = 35N
Force of friction (F friction) = 2N
To find the net force (F net):
F net = F applied - F friction
Substituting the given values:
F net = 35N - 2N
Calculating:
F net = 33N
Therefore, the net force acting on the box is 33N.