Physics

Problem

A wooden block is simultaneously pulled eastward by a force of

10\,\text{N}

and westward by a force of

10\,\text{N}

. Which statement is correct? a) The net force is

20\,\text{N}

eastward, so the block accelerates eastward. b) The net force is

10\,\text{N}

eastward, so the block accelerates eastward. c) The net force is

0\,\text{N}

, so the block keeps its current state of motion. d) The net force is

0\,\text{N}

, so the block comes to rest immediately.