Question

For forces acting in opposite directions, the net force is found by

a
adding the forces.
b
dividing the forces.
c
subtracting the forces.
d
multiplying the forces.

Answer 1

Answer:

Forces Acting in Opposite Directions

Explanation:

In general, whenever forces act on an object in opposite directions—like the book on the table—the net force is equal to the difference between the two forces. In other words, one force is subtracted from the other to calculate the net force.

Answer 2

Answer:

For forces acting in opposite directions, the net force is found by subtracting the forces.