Two workers are pushing on the same large crate. One worker pushes east with a force of 875 N, while the other worker pushes north with a force of 960 N. Friction between the crate and the floor is directed west with a force of 80 N and south with a force of 105 N. Assuming drag due to air resistance is negligible, what are the total north-south net forces and the total east-west net forces acting on the crate, causing it to accelerate across the floor?
795 N to the north and 855 N to the east
795 N to the south and 855 N to the west
855 N to the north and 795 N to the east
855 N to the south and 759 N to the west
The total net north-south force is calculated by subtracting the forces acting to the south from the forces acting to the north:
960 N (north) - 105 N (south) = 855 N to the north
The total net east-west force is calculated by subtracting the forces acting to the west from the forces acting to the east:
875 N (east) - 80 N (west) = 795 N to the east
Therefore, the total north-south net force on the crate is 855 N to the north, and the total east-west net force on the crate is 795 N to the east.