Question

an object is pushed with 5 n to the right and pulled with 3 n to the left. what is the net force acting on the object? 5 n to the right 3 n to the left 2 n to the right 8 n to the right

Explanation:

Step1: Define positive - direction

Let the right - direction be positive and the left - direction be negative.

Step2: Represent forces as signed numbers

The force pushing to the right is $F_1 = 5N$ (positive), and the force pulling to the left is $F_2=- 3N$ (negative).

Step3: Calculate net force

The net force $F_{net}=F_1 + F_2$. Substitute the values: $F_{net}=5+( - 3)=5 - 3 = 2N$. Since the result is positive, the direction is to the right.

Answer:

2 N to the right