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Question
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)
Responses
25 N north
25 N north
12 N south
12 N south
8 N south
8 N south
8 N north
8 N north
The net force on the object is 8 N north.
To find the net force on the object, we need to add the forces acting on it. Since one force is directed north and the other force is directed south, we need to 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.
To find the net force, we subtract the force directed south from the force directed north:
10 N - 2 N = 8 N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N, directed north.
The correct response is: 8 N north.
To find the net force on the object, we need to add the magnitudes of the two forces and determine the direction.
First, we need to determine the direction of the net force. Since one force is directed north and the other is directed south, we subtract the magnitude of the south force from the magnitude of the north force. So, 10 N - 2 N = 8 N.
Now, we need to determine the direction of the net force. Since the north force has a greater magnitude, the net force will be in the direction of the force with the greater magnitude, which is north.
Therefore, the net force on the object is 8 N north.