Question

If an airplane was experiencing a thrust force of 450 N and there was a drag of 200 N. What would the resulting net force be?

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Answer 1

Answer:

250 N

Explanation:

Drag opposes the direction of motion, so it points in the opposite direction of thrust.  Therefore, the net force is:

∑F = 450 N − 200 N

∑F = 250 N