What is the net force on a cart that is pulled to the right with 100 pounds and to th

In summary, forces can produce changes in motion and the net force is determined by the combination of all forces acting on an object. A pair of equal and opposite forces cancel each other out, resulting in a net force of zero. In the given scenario, a cart pulled to the right with 100 pounds and to the left with 30 pounds would have a net force of 70 pounds to the right. This can be represented as a vector quantity, with arrows indicating the magnitude and direction of the forces. The answer to the question would be in pounds.
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1. What is the net force on a cart that is pulled to the right with 100 pounds and to the left with 30 pounds?

Changes in motion are produced by a force or combination of forces. A force, in the simplest sense is a push or a pull. Its source may be gravitational, electrical, magnetic, or simply a muscular effort. When more than a single force acts on an object, we consider the net force. For example, if you and a friend pull in the same direction with equal forces on an object, the forces combine to produce a net force twice as great as your single force. If each of you pull with equal forces on an object, the forces combine to produce a net force twice as great as your single force. If each of you pull with equal forces in opposite directions the net force is zero. The equal but oppositely directed forces cancel each other. One of the forces can be considered to be the negative of the other, and they add algebraically to zero, with a resulting net force of zero.

A pair of 5 - Newton forces in the same direction produce a net force of 10 Newtons. If the 5 - Newton forces are in opposite directions, the net force is zero. If 10 Newtons of force is exerted to the right and 5 Newtons to the left, the net force is 5 Newtons to the right. The forces are shown by arrows. A quantity such as force that has both magnitude and direction is called a vector quantity. Vector quantities can be represented by arrows whose length and direction show the magnitude and direction of the quantity.

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3. 70 Newtons to the right
 
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pbody said:
3. 70 Newtons to the right
You are correct.
 
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Redbelly98 said:
You are correct.


awesome thank you
 
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No, wait! Where did you get "Newtons" from in your answer?
 
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pbody said:
1. What is the net force on a cart that is pulled to the right with 100 pounds and to the left with 30 pounds?


A pair of 5 - Newton forces in the same direction produce a net force of 10 Newtons. If the 5 - Newton forces are in opposite directions, the net force is zero. If 10 Newtons of force is exerted to the right and 5 Newtons to the left, the net force is 5 Newtons to the right.

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...100 pounds and to the left with 30 pounds?

so answer will be in pounds...
 
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Okay I see, thank you!
 

What is the net force on a cart that is pulled to the right with 100 pounds and to the left with 50 pounds?

The net force on the cart would be 50 pounds to the right (100 pounds - 50 pounds).

How do you calculate the net force on an object?

The net force on an object is calculated by adding together all of the forces acting on the object in the same direction and subtracting any forces acting in the opposite direction.

What units are used to measure force?

The unit of force is the Newton (N) in the metric system, and the pound (lb) in the imperial system.

How does the net force affect the motion of an object?

The net force determines the acceleration of an object according to Newton's Second Law of Motion (F=ma). If the net force is zero, the object will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity. If the net force is non-zero, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Can the net force on an object ever be negative?

Yes, the net force on an object can be negative if there are more forces acting in the opposite direction than in the same direction. This means that the object will experience a net force in the opposite direction and may decelerate or change direction.

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