Question

What will be the net force acting on an object when two equal forces are applied on an object in opposite directions?

• A. Sum of the forces.
• B. Zero
• C. Equal to each of the applied forces.
• D. Difference of the forces.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Zero

The forces acting on the object in the opposite directions are equal. The net force will be the difference of the two equal forces. Since both the forces are equal, net force is zero.