Question

if two forces are acting on an object and pushed in the same direction, then how would the net force be determined?
by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force
by multiplying the forces together
by subtracting the larger force from the smaller force
by adding the forces together

Explanation:

When two forces act in the same direction on an object, they combine. Force is a vector quantity. For vectors in the same direction, we add their magnitudes. Subtracting forces (either way) would be for opposite - direction forces. Multiplying forces is not a standard way to find the net force in this context.

Answer:

by adding the forces together