Question

What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the box?

• A. $5N$
• B. $10N$
• C. $0N$
• D. $15N$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $10N$

Force is a vector quantity. So it has both magnitude and direction. Since both the forces are acting in the same direction, they can be mathematically added to find the net force or the total force which is $5N+5N=10N$.