Question detail
If a 10 N force is applied to the right and a 5 N force is applied to the left, what is the resultant force?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. 5 N to the right.
- B. 5 N to the left.
- C. 15 N to the right.
- D. 15 N to the left.
Answer
5 N to the right.
Explanation
The resultant force is calculated by subtracting the left force from the right force: 10 N - 5 N = 5 N to the right.
Common mistake
Confusing Balanced Forces
Students often think that balanced forces mean no forces are acting on an object.
Explain that balanced forces mean the forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.
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