What happens when two forces act on an object in the same direction?

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A They subtract from each other.
B They add up to increase the net force.
C They cancel each other out completely.
D The object stops moving immediately.

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Answer: B. They add up to increase the net force.

When two forces pull or push in the exact same direction, their strengths combine. The total net force equals the sum of both individual forces.

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