Question

what is the net force on the force guage?​

Answer 1

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• Net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object or point.

• i.e. A box experiences two forces, one to the left and one to the right, both 5 Newtons.

• The net force would be 0 Newtons because the 5 Newtons from the left (-5) cancel the 5 newtons from the right (+5).

Answer 2

When a force is applied to the body, not only the applied force is acting there are many other forces like gravitational force Fg, frictional force Ff and the normal force that balances the other force. Therefore, the net force formula is given by, FNet = Fa + Fg + Ff + FN.