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)Responses18N west18N west42N west42N west42 N east42 N east18N east
To find the net force, we need to subtract the force directed east from the force directed west.
Net force = 30 N west - 12 N east
When we subtract a force directed east, it is the same as adding a force directed west.
Net force = 30 N west + 12 N west
Simplifying this, we get:
Net force = 42 N west
Therefore, the net force on the object is 42N west.