Answer:
a) [tex] F_{T} = 40 N [/tex]
b) The object will move in the east direction
Explanation:
a) The net force is given by the vector sum of the given forces:
[tex] F_{T} = F_{1} + F_{2} [/tex]
Where:
F₁ = the west force = 20 N
F₂ = the est force = 60 N
Taking the east direction as the positive direction we have:
[tex] F_{T} = -20 N + 60 N = 40 N [/tex]
Hence, the net force is 40 N.
b) Since the east force is greater than the west force, the object will move to the east.
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