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?
To find the net force on the object, we need to subtract the magnitude of the force directed east from the magnitude of the force directed west:
Net force = magnitude of force directed west - magnitude of force directed east
= 30 N - 12 N
= 18 N
Therefore, the net force on the object is 18 N directed west.