Question

use the image to answer the question. using this free - body diagram, calculate the net force. (1 point) 12 n 12 n, right 24 n 18 n

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net force in vertical direction

Forces in vertical direction: \( F_{up} = 15N \), \( F_{down}=15N \).
Net vertical force \( F_{y}=15 - 15=0N \).

Step2: Calculate net force in horizontal direction

Forces in horizontal direction: \( F_{right}=8 + 10=18N \), \( F_{left}=6N \).
Net horizontal force \( F_{x}=18 - 6=12N \), direction is to the right (since \( F_{right}>F_{left} \)).

Answer:

12 N, right