Question

8 n ← □ → 10 n
net force: newtons
these forces are .
options for direction: to the left, to the right, up, down

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net force magnitude

For forces in opposite directions (left and right), subtract the smaller from the larger. So \( 10N - 8N = 2N \).

Step2: Determine net force direction

Since \( 10N \) (right) is larger than \( 8N \) (left), the net force direction is to the right.

Step3: Classify forces

Forces in opposite directions (left and right) are unbalanced (since net force is non - zero). But for the direction of net force, as calculated, it's to the right.

Answer:

Net force: \( 2 \) Newtons to the right. These forces are unbalanced (but for the direction part of the dropdown, the correct option is "to the right").