Question

1. two students are working together to build a toolbox. student 1 slides a wooden board across the table to the left to student 2 with a force of 20 n. if the force of friction resisting the students push is 6 n, what is the net force acting on the board? a 4 n b. 6 n c.10 n d.14 n

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the direction of forces

The force applied by Student 1 (\(F_{applied}=20N\)) is to the left. The frictional force (\(F_{friction} = 6N\)) acts in the opposite (right) direction.

Step2: Calculate the net force

Net force \(F_{net}=F_{applied}-F_{friction}\). Substitute the values: \(F_{net}=20 - 6\).

Answer:

D. 14 N