Physics

Problem

A wooden block is simultaneously subjected to three forces:

6\,\text{N}

to the right,

8\,\text{N}

upward, and

6\,\text{N}

to the left. Which of the following statements about the net force on the block and its likely effect is correct? a) The net force is

14\,\text{N}

upward; the block will accelerate strongly upward. b) The net force is

8\,\text{N}

upward; the block will accelerate upward. c) The net force is zero; the block will remain at rest or continue in uniform motion. d) The net force is

2\,\text{N}

to the right; the block will accelerate toward the right.