What is an equation for ForceNet?

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The equation for ForceNet (Fnet) is defined as Fnet = √(EFx² + EFy²), where EFx represents the sum of all forces acting in the x-direction and EFy represents the sum of all forces acting in the y-direction. This formulation is derived from the Pythagorean theorem, emphasizing that Fnet is the resultant force calculated from its components. The correct expression incorporates the square root of the sum of the squares of the forces in both dimensions.

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what is an equation for ForceNet?
 
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Fnet = m x a
 
equation for Fnet

Fnet=EFx(squared)+ EFy(squared)

EFx= the sum of all forces in the x
EFy= the sum of all forces in the y
 


Originally posted by JessicaB04
Fnet=EFx(squared)+ EFy(squared)

EFx= the sum of all forces in the x
EFy= the sum of all forces in the y

I'm afraid this is wrong. Fnet too had to be squared. (Pythagoras Theorem)
 
i forgot to put that its the square root of EFx(squares) + EF(squared)
oops :smile:
 

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