The following forces act on an object: 10 N north, 7 N south, and 4 N east. What is the magnitude of the net force?

Given data;

Fn = 10 N

Fs = 7 N

Fe = 4 N

force in X direction (Fx) = 4 N

force in Y direction (Fy) = 10-7 = 3 N

Net force (Fnet) = Sq. root[ (Fx) ² + (Fy) ²]

= Sq root [ 4² + 3² ]

= 25 N

Net force acting = 25 N