tow horizontal forces, one 180.0 N and the other 200.0 N, are exerted in opposite directions on a boat on a lake. What is the net horizontal force on the boat? Thanks for your help.
200 - 180 = ?
To find the net horizontal force on the boat, you need to consider the direction and magnitude of each force. Since the two forces are exerted in opposite directions, we need to subtract the smaller force from the larger force.
In this case, we have a force of 200.0 N exerted in one direction and a force of 180.0 N exerted in the opposite direction. To find the net force, subtract the smaller force from the larger force:
Net force = 200.0 N - 180.0 N
= 20.0 N
Therefore, the net horizontal force on the boat is 20.0 N.