Answer to Question #101913 in Mechanics | Relativity for meera

Question

2 boys push a tool case at the same time. 1 boy pushes the case with a force of 3.10 N to the right. the second boy pushes the case with a force 1.80 N to the left. what is the magnitude and direction of the net force of the case?

Answer 1

$$R=F_1+F_2$$

$$R=3.1-1.8=1.30\ N$$

Direction: to the right.