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What is the resultant force acting on an object if a force of 10 N is applied to the right and a force of 4 N is applied to the left?.
- A.6 N to the right
- B.14 N to the right
- C.6 N to the left
- D.4 N to the right
Model answer
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- 6 N to the right
Explanation
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The resultant force can be calculated using the formula: Resultant Force = Force1 - Force2. Substituting the values gives: 10 N - 4 N = 6 N.
The direction is to the right since the larger force is in that direction.
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