Question

Write the magnitude and direction of the the net force when in tug of war:
Team a is applying a force of 400N along the east direction and team b is applying of 500 N along the west direction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Team A :

• 400 N

Team B :

• 500 N

Net force will be calculated by subtracting the two forces as they are applied in opposite directions i.e east and west.

Net force :

• 500 - 400
• 100 N towards the west direction

Answer :

100 N towards the west direction