A force of 20 newtons is exerted on a chair from its right and a force of 12 newtons is applied from its left. What is the net force acting on the chair and in what direction will the chair tend to move?

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Cael Anthony

Physics

28 July, 21:02

A force of 20 newtons is exerted on a chair from its right and a force of 12 newtons is applied from its left. What is the net force acting on the chair and in what direction will the chair tend to move?

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Kymani Bridges · Answer 1

The net force is the sum of the forces acting on an object (chair).

F net = F 1 + F 2

F 1 = 20 N, F 2 = - 12 N

F net = 20 N + ( - 12 N) = 8 N

The chair will tend to move to the left.