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)

Responses

A. 18N east

B. 42N west

C. 42 N east

D. 18N west

C. 42 N east

are you sure

I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. Let me recalculate.

The net force is the difference between the two forces. Since one force is directed west and the other east, we subtract the two forces and take into account their directions.

Net force = 30 N (west) - 12 N (east)
Net force = 30 N - 12 N
Net force = 18 N

Therefore, the correct answer is:

D. 18N west