What is the magnitude of net force in the given situation?

A. $1 N$
B. $2 N$
C. $5 N$
D. $0.5 N$

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As the forces are acting in the opposite directions, the net force will be their difference.
$F_{n e t} = 6 - 5.5 = 0.5 N$

Net force acts in the rightward direction.
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What is the magnitude of net force in the given situation? A. 1 N B. 2 N C. 5 N D. 0.5 N [1 Mark]

As the forces are acting in the opposite directions, the net force will be their difference. Fnet=6−5.5=0.5 N Net force acts in the rightward direction. [1 Mark]

What is the magnitude of net force in the given situation?

A. $1 N$
B. $2 N$
C. $5 N$
D. $0.5 N$

[1 Mark]

As the forces are acting in the opposite directions, the net force will be their difference.
$F_{n e t} = 6 - 5.5 = 0.5 N$

Net force acts in the rightward direction.
[1 Mark]