Two forces A and B act on an object in opposite. A is bigger than B. The net force on the object is
(a) A + B acting in the direction of A.
(b) A − B acting in the direction of A.
(c) A + B acting in the direction of B.
(d) A − B acting in the direction of B.

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(b) A - B acting in the direction of A

When two forces are applied on an object in opposite directions, the net force on the object is the difference between the forces; this net force acts in the direction of the greater force.

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Two forces A and B act on an object in opposite. A is bigger than B. The net force on the object is (a) A + B acting in the direction of A. (b) A − B acting in the direction of A. (c) A + B acting in the direction of B. (d) A − B acting in the direction of B.

(b) A - B acting in the direction of A When two forces are applied on an object in opposite directions, the net force on the object is the difference between the forces; this net force acts in the direction of the greater force.

Two forces A and B act on an object in opposite. A is bigger than B. The net force on the object is
(a) A + B acting in the direction of A.
(b) A − B acting in the direction of A.
(c) A + B acting in the direction of B.
(d) A − B acting in the direction of B.

(b) A - B acting in the direction of A

When two forces are applied on an object in opposite directions, the net force on the object is the difference between the forces; this net force acts in the direction of the greater force.