Physics

Problem

Three co-linear forces act on a crate on a floor:

60\,\text{N}

to the right,

25\,\text{N}

to the left, and

40\,\text{N}

to the left. What is the direction of the resultant force on the crate? a) To the right, because

60\,\text{N}

is the single largest force b) To the left, because total leftward force is greater c) No resultant force, because the forces nearly cancel out d) To the right, claiming a net

20\,\text{N}

to the right (mistakenly ignoring the

25\,\text{N}

force)

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