A force of 10N is applied to an object towards the East. Another force of 5N is applied towards the West. What is the net force?

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A 15 N East
B 5 N West
C 5 N East
D 10 N West

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Answer: C. 5 N East

Forces in opposite directions are subtracted: 10 N - 5 N = 5 N. The net force acts in the direction of the larger force, i.e. East.

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A force of 10N is applied to an object towards the East. Another force of 5N is applied towards the West. What is the net force?

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