Question detail
If a force diagram shows a 15 N force to the right and a 10 N force to the left, what is the direction of the resultant force?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. To the left
- B. To the right
- C. Upwards
- D. Downwards
Answer
To the right
Explanation
The resultant force is calculated by subtracting the left force from the right force: 15 N - 10 N = 5 N to the right.
Common mistake
Resultant Force Direction Mistake
Students often assume the resultant force direction is the same as the direction of the largest individual force.
Remind students to consider the vector nature of forces and calculate the resultant force by taking into account both magnitude and direction of all forces acting on the object.
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