Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 10 N directed north, and the other force has a magnitude of 2 N directed south. What is the net force on the object? (1 point)
• 25 N north
• 12 N south
• 8 N north
• 8 N south
The net force on the object can be found by subtracting the magnitude of the south force from the magnitude of the north force:
Net force = 10 N north - 2 N south = 10 N north + (-2 N south) = 10 N north + (-2 N north) = 8 N north
Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N north. So, the correct answer is:
• 8 N north
To determine the net force on the object, we need to find the resultant force by adding the two forces together.
The force directed north has a magnitude of 10 N, while the force directed south has a magnitude of 2 N. Since they are in opposite directions, we need to subtract the smaller force from the larger force.
10 N - 2 N = 8 N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N north.
To find the net force on an object, you need to calculate the vector sum of the individual forces. Since the forces act in opposite directions, you will subtract the force directed south from the force directed north.
The force directed north is 10 N, and the force directed south is 2 N.
Subtracting the force directed south from the force directed north, we get:
10 N - 2 N = 8 N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N north.