Question

1. an object has a 6n force left, a 3n force right, a 4n force up and a 4n force down. in what respect are the forces balanced?

the forces are completely balanced
the forces are completely unbalanced
the forces are balanced on the x - axis and unbalanced on the y - axis
the forces are unbalanced on the x - axis and balanced on the y - axis

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net force on x - axis

Let left be negative and right be positive. Net force \(F_x=-6 + 3=-3N\) (unbalanced on x - axis).

Step2: Calculate net force on y - axis

Let up be positive and down be negative. Net force \(F_y = 4-4 = 0N\) (balanced on y - axis).

Answer:

The forces are unbalanced on the x - axis and balanced on the y - axis.