Question

1. what is the net force acting upon an object which is subjected to the following forces: 8 newtons north 8 newtons south 4 newtons east 4 newtons west 16 newtons east 0 newtons 24 newtons the forces are not balanced

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net force in north - south direction

Forces in north - south direction: \(F_{north}=8\space N\), \(F_{south} = 8\space N\).
Net force in north - south direction \(F_{NS}=8 - 8=0\space N\)

Step2: Calculate net force in east - west direction

Forces in east - west direction: \(F_{east}=4\space N\), \(F_{west}=4\space N\).
Net force in east - west direction \(F_{EW}=4 - 4=0\space N\)

Step3: Calculate total net force

Total net force \(F_{net}=\sqrt{F_{NS}^{2}+F_{EW}^{2}}=\sqrt{0^{2}+0^{2}} = 0\space N\)

Answer:

0 NEWTONS