Two forces act on an object. One force has a magnitude of 30N directed west, and the other force has a magnitude of 12 N directed east. What is the net force on the object?(1 point) Responses
42 N east
18N east
42N west
18N west
To determine the net force, we need to subtract the forces in opposite directions.
In this case, we have a force of 30 N directed west and a force of 12 N directed east.
Since these forces are in opposite directions, we can subtract them to find the net force:
30 N - 12 N = 18 N
The net force on the object is 18 N directed west.
So, the correct answer is: 18 N west.