Question

1. kathleen is rowing her canoe northward with an average force of 19.1 n. the wind is blowing directly south with an average force of 14.4 n. what is the net force on the canoe? 4.7 n north 33.5 n north 4.7 n south 33.5 n south

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the direction of forces

Northward force \(F_{north}=19.1\ N\), southward force \(F_{south} = 14.4\ N\). Since north and south are opposite directions.

Step2: Calculate the net force

Net force \(F_{net}=F_{north}-F_{south}\) (because \(F_{north}>F_{south}\)).

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The direction of the net force is the same as the direction of the larger force, which is north.

Answer:

4.7 N north