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adelina 88
3 months ago
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Simone is walking her dog on a leash. The dog is pulling with a force of 32 N to the right and Simone is pulling backward with a

force of 16 N. What is the net force on them?
Physics
2 answers:
ValentinkaMS [3.4K]3 months ago
6 0

Conclusion:

The total net force acting on the objects is 16 N, directed towards the right.

Clarification:

It is stated that,

The force exerted by the dog, F_1 = 32\ N (to the right)

The force exerted by Simone, F_2 = -16\ N (backward)

Here, assume the backward direction is negative and the right direction is positive.

The net force will move in the direction where the larger force is present. The net force can be calculated as:

F=F_1+F_2

F=32+(-16)

F = 16 N

Thus, the net force amounts to 16 N, acting towards the right.

Sav [3.1K]3 months ago
5 0

Conclusion:

16 N (to the right)

Clarification:

The force pulling to the right, F1 = 32 N

The force pulling to the left, F2 = 16 N

The net force is calculated as F1 - F2

F = 32 - 16 = 16 N (to the right)

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