Three forces are applied to a mass.
Force 1: +3 Newtons
Force 2: -3 Newtons
Force 3: +2 Newtons
What is the net force in Newtons on the mass?
Without knowing directions of the force, it is not possible to answer.
To calculate the net force, you need to add up all the individual forces acting on the mass. In this case, force is a vector quantity, so we need to take into account both the magnitude (represented by the number) and the direction (represented by the positive or negative sign).
So, the net force is the sum of the individual forces:
Net force = Force 1 + Force 2 + Force 3
Substituting the given values:
Net force = +3 Newtons + (-3 Newtons) + 2 Newtons
To simplify, we can combine the positive and negative forces:
Net force = 3 Newtons - 3 Newtons + 2 Newtons
When we add and subtract these forces, we get:
Net force = +2 Newtons
Therefore, the net force on the mass is +2 Newtons.