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?
A. 12 N south
B. 25 N north
C. 8 N north
D. 8 N south
To determine the net force, we need to add the individual forces together. The force directed north has a magnitude of 10 N, while the force directed south has a magnitude of 2 N. Thus, the net force is 10 N - 2 N = 8 N north.
The correct answer is C. 8 N north.