A force with magnitude A and another smaller force with magnitude B act on an object in the opposite directions. What is the net force acting on the object?

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If two forces are applied on an object in opposite directions, then the net force acting on the object is the difference between the two forces. Thus, in the given case, the net force acting on the object is A - B.

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