Question

In the given diagram, two forces of 5 N and 8 N are being applied to a block from the left. Another force of 5 N is being applied to the block from the right.
(a) Calculate the net force applied to the block.
(b) In which direction would the block move after these forces are applied?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Forces of 5N being opposite in direction cancel each other. The remaining force 8N serves as the only resultant force. So net force is 8N

The block would move in the direction of net force 8N, so it would go from left to right.