Question

simone is walking her dog on a leash. the dog is pulling with a force of 32 n to the right and simone is pulling backward with a force of 16 n. what is the net force on them? n is this force balanced or unbalanced? will the dog move forward, backward, or remain stationary?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine force directions

Assume right is positive, dog's force: \( F_{dog} = 32\,\text{N} \), Simone's force (backward, left) is \( F_{Simone} = - 16\,\text{N} \).

Step2: Calculate net force

Net force \( F_{net}=F_{dog} + F_{Simone}=32 + (- 16)=16\,\text{N} \).

Step3: Check balanced/unbalanced

Balanced forces have \( F_{net} = 0 \). Here \( F_{net}=16\,\text{N}
eq0 \), so unbalanced.

Step4: Determine motion direction

Net force is positive (right), so dog moves forward.

Answer:

Net force: \( 16 \) N; Force type: unbalanced; Motion: forward