Question

Samantha and Emily are pushing a box of textbooks in the same direction across their classroom. Samantha is applying a force of 10 newtons, and Emily is applying a force of 10 newtons. What is the net force of their efforts?

Answer 1

Answer: 20 newtons

Explanation:

Given that:

Force applied by Samantha = 10 newtons

Force applied by Emily = 10 newtons

Direction of both forces = same

Net force of their efforts = ?

Since net force of forces applied in the same direction is obtained by adding up the seperate forces applied, then

Net force = (10 newtons + 10 newtons)

Net force = 20 newtons

Thus, the net force of their efforts is 20 newtons.