Question

On a body, a force of $5N$ is applied towards North and another force of $2N$ is applied towards South. Net force on the body is

• A. $3N$
• B. $7N$
• C. $5N$
• D. $2N$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $3N$

When forces are applied inn the opposite directions, the forces get subtracted.
So, net force on the body$=(5-2)N=3N$