Question

Two students apply force to a box at rest on the floor.
Left
Right
40 Newtons
30 Newtons
What is the total amount of force in Newtons acting on the box and in which direction?
10 N Left
10 N Right
• 70 N Left
70 N Right

Answer 1

Answer:

10 N Left

Explanation:

Given parameters;

   Forces acting on the box

Left force  = 40N

Right force = 30N

Unknown:

Net force on the box and the direction = ?

Solution:

Force is a pull or push on a body;

                            ←   BODY →

                        40N                30N

The forces acting on the body are in the opposite directions, the greater force will determine the direction of pull.

  Net force  = Left force - Right force  = 40 - 30 = 10N

The force will be directed left with a net value of 10N