Question

1. two horizontal forces are exerted on a large crate. the first force is 317 n to the right. the second force is 173 n to the left. 317 - 173 = 144
2. you kick a soccer ball across a field. it slows down and comes to a stop. you ask your younger brother to explain what happened to the ball. he says, \the force of your foot was transferred to the ball, which made it move. when that force ran out, the ball stopped.\ would newton agree with that explanation? if not, explain how newtons laws would describe it.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the direction of forces

Let the force to the right be positive and the force to the left be negative.

Step2: Calculate the net force

The first force \(F_1 = 317N\) (to the right) and the second force \(F_2=- 173N\) (to the left).
The net force \(F_{net}=F_1 + F_2\).
Substitute the values: \(F_{net}=317-173\).
\(F_{net}=144N\) (to the right)

Answer:

The net force acting on the crate is \(144N\) to the right.