Answer to Question #255582 in Physics for Kie

Question

Verify the net force's magnitude and direction for each of the following problem. Illustrate by making a free body diagram and recognize in which case the object could be at rest. A.3.0 Newton [West] and 4.0 Newton [East] B. 2.0 Newton [North], 3.0 Newton [West],5.0 Newton [East], and 2.0 Newton [West] C. 2.0 Newton [North], 2.0 Newton [East], 3.0 Newton [West], 1.0 Newton [East], and 2.0 Newton [South]

Answer 1

a)

$$F=4-3=1\ N\ \text{ East}$$

b)

$$F=2\ N\ \text{ North }$$

c)

$$F=1\ N\ \text{ West}$$