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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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  1. 28 July, 21:15
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    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.
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