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A box is pushed to the right with a force of 10 N and pulled to the left with a force of 4 N. What is the resultant force acting on the box?
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Forces and their interactions
Question
A box is pushed to the right with a force of 10 N and pulled to the left with a force of 4 N. What is the resultant force acting on the box?
Answer
The resultant force acting on the box is 6 N to the right.
Explanation
This question tests the ability to apply vector reasoning to combine forces acting in opposite directions. The correct approach involves subtracting the smaller force from the larger force while retaining the direction of the larger force.
Common mistake
Vector Addition Mistake
Students often add forces as if they are scalar quantities, ignoring their directions.
Always consider the direction of each force when combining them; use vector diagrams to visualize the addition.
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