Question

select the statement that accurately summarizes the net force and direction of motion of the box in the diagram. 40 n to the left 20 n to the left 20 n to the right 40 n to the right 30 n 10 n

Explanation:

Step1: Define left - right forces

Left - force $F_{left}=30N$, right - force $F_{right}=10N$.

Step2: Calculate net force

Net force $F = F_{left}-F_{right}=30 - 10=20N$.

Step3: Determine direction

Since $F_{left}>F_{right}$, direction is to the left.

Answer:

20 N to the left