Question

calculating net force
simone is walking her dog on a leash. the dog is pulling with a force of 32 n to the right and simone is pulling backward with a force of 16 n.
what is the net force on them? n
is this force balanced or unbalanced?
will the dog move forward, backward, or remain stationary?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify force directions and magnitudes

The dog pulls right with \( F_{dog} = 32\,\text{N} \), Simone pulls left (backward) with \( F_{Simone} = 16\,\text{N} \). Net force is the vector sum (since opposite directions, subtract magnitudes).

Step2: Calculate net force

\( F_{net} = F_{dog} - F_{Simone} = 32 - 16 = 16\,\text{N} \) (direction is right, as dog's force is larger).

Step3: Determine balanced/unbalanced

A balanced force has \( F_{net} = 0 \). Here \( F_{net} = 16\,\text{N}
eq 0 \), so unbalanced.

Step4: Determine motion direction

Net force is to the right (dog's direction), so the dog moves forward.

Answer:

s:
Net force: \( \boldsymbol{16} \) N
Balanced/Unbalanced: Unbalanced
Motion: Forward