Physics

Problem

5\,\text{kg}

crate is on a smooth horizontal floor. It is pulled eastward by a

12\,\text{N}

force and simultaneously pulled westward by a

5\,\text{N}

force. What additional horizontal force must be applied so that the crate remains at rest? a)

7\,\text{N}

toward east b)

7\,\text{N}

toward west c)

17\,\text{N}

toward west d)

12\,\text{N}

toward west