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A table is placed on a smooth (frictionless) surface. Jack is pushing the table, while Jones is pulling it with the same force. In which direction will the table move?

A

North-east

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B

South-east

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South-west

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D

North-west

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Solution

The correct option is B South-east
The table will move in the south-east as it is the direction of the net force on the table.

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