since they are acting in the same direction you can just add the values together!
5.0 N + 10.0 N = 15.0 N
meaning that the net force acting on the object is 15.0 N in the same direction as the two original forces
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asked • 01/18/16What is the net force of 5.0N and 10 N acting on an object if the two forces are in the same direction?
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Brian O. answered • 01/18/16
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The net force acting on the object = (5 + 10) N = 15 N in the direction of the two forces.
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