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Two boys exert forces of 40 N and 60 N in opposite directions on an object.
The resultant force is
(a) a force of 100 N acting in the direction of the larger force.
(b) a force of 100 N acting in the direction of the smaller force.
(c) a force of 20 N acting in the direction of the smaller force.
(d) a force of 20 N acting in the direction of the larger force.

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Solution

(d) a force of 20 N acting in the direction of the larger force

Let Force FA be 40 N, and Force FB be 60 N.
The forces are acting in opposite directions. So, the net force will act in the direction of larger force, i.e., Force, FB.
Net force = FB - FA
= 60 - 40
= 20 N
Therefore, the resultant force is a force of 20 N acting in the direction of the larger force.

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