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Solve the following numerical problems.
Two persons are pushing a car with a force of 30 N and 70 N in opposite directions. Calculate the resultant force and its direction.

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Solution

Force acting in one direction =30 N
Force acting in opposite direction =70 N
Resultant force
=Difference between the magnitude of force $
=70 N 30 N =40 N
The car will move in the direction in which the force of 70 N is being applied.
The resultant force of 40 N will act on the car.

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