- Box (1): Net force is 0 N. The horizontal forces (5 N left and 5 N right) cancel each other, and the vertical force (5 N down) has no opposing force, so the net force is 5 N downward.
- Box (2): Net force is 0 N. The horizontal forces (5 N left and 5 N right) cancel each other, and the vertical forces (2 N up and 2 N down) also cancel each other.
- Box (3): Net force is 3 N downward. The horizontal forces (2 N left and 2 N right) cancel each other, but the vertical forces (2 N up and 5 N down) result in a net force of 3 N downward.
- Box (4): Net force is 2 N to the right. The horizontal forces (5 N right and 3 N left) result in a net force of 2 N to the right, and the vertical forces (2 N up) have no opposing force, so the net force is 2 N upward. However, since the question likely asks for the net force in the direction of motion or the dominant direction, it's 2 N to the right.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of force diagrams worksheet.
