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the below forces act on an object; 10N north; 50 N south, and 40N west. what is themagnitude of the net force? my answer is 100 n is that correct?
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The magnitude of the net force is the measurement of the strength of the overall force acting on an object. It is calculated by combining the individual forces acting on the object using vector addition.
The magnitude of the net force takes into account the direction and size of all the individual forces acting on an object, whereas the individual forces only consider one specific force acting on the object.
The magnitude of the net force determines an object's acceleration, which in turn affects its motion. If the net force is zero, there is no acceleration and the object will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity.
Yes, the magnitude of the net force can be negative. This indicates that the net force is acting in the opposite direction of the object's motion, resulting in a decrease in speed or a change in direction.
The magnitude of the net force can be calculated by adding together all the individual forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction and size. Mathematically, it can be represented as Fnet = ΣF, where Fnet is the net force and ΣF is the sum of all the individual forces.