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A force of 10 N acts on a body towards right and another force of 5 N acts on it towards left. What is the net force on the body?

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15 N towards left
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5 N towards right
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15 N towards right
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5 N towards left
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Solution

The correct option is B 5 N towards right
When two forces are acting in opposite directions on a body, the net force is given by the difference of the forces and it acts along the greater of the two forces.

Resultant force = 10 N - 5 N = 5 N (in direction of 10 N, i.e., towards right.)

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