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Chapter 2, Problem 13RQ(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 13RQ
What is the net force on an object that is pulled with 80 newtons to the right and 80 newtons to the left?
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QUESTION:
Problem 13RQ
What is the net force on an object that is pulled with 80 newtons to the right and 80 newtons to the left?
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Solution
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Since force is a vector, it has both direction and magnitude.
Here,the force on the object to the right is taken to be positive .
Since, the force to the right is 80 N and to the left it is 80N
= 80 N and = - 80 N