Question

Two forces a and b act on an object in opposite directions . A is bigger than b. The net force on the object is

Answer 1

Answer:The net force will be in the direction of A.

Explanation: The magnitude will be simply A-B.

Answer 2

Answer:

The net force is acting on the direction A.

Explanation:

Two forces A and B act on an object in opposite direction

A>B (Given)

The net force will be held = A - (-B)

= A + B

acting in the direction of A because A>B

This the formula of simple vectorial substraction.