Let’s go through each problem one by one. Remember:
→ Forces in the same direction add up.
→ Forces in opposite directions subtract — the bigger force wins, and the net force goes in that direction.
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Problem 1:
Only one force: 4 N to the left.
Net Force =
4 N left
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Problem 2:
Left: 7 N, Right: 2 N
Subtract: 7 - 2 = 5 N → Left is bigger
Net Force =
5 N left
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Problem 3:
Left: 4 N, Right: 4 N
They cancel out! 4 - 4 = 0
Net Force =
0 N (no direction)
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Problem 4:
Right: 6 N + 3 N = 9 N total to the right
No forces on the left
Net Force =
9 N right
Wait — looking again: both arrows point RIGHT? Yes! So we ADD them.
6 N → and 3 N → → total 9 N →
Net Force =
9 N right
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Problem 5:
Left: 8 N, Right: 4 N
8 - 4 = 4 N → Left is bigger
Net Force =
4 N left
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Problem 6:
Right: 4 N, Left: 5 N
5 - 4 = 1 N → Left is bigger
Net Force =
1 N left
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Problem 7:
Two forces to the left: 3 N + 3 N = 6 N left
No forces to the right
Net Force =
6 N left
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Problem 8:
Right: 2 N + 4 N = 6 N
Left: 5 N
6 - 5 = 1 N → Right is bigger
Net Force =
1 N right
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Problem 9:
Left: 6 N, Right: 3 N
6 - 3 = 3 N → Left is bigger
Net Force =
3 N left
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Problem 10:
Left: 7 N + 4 N = 11 N
Right: 4 N
11 - 4 = 7 N → Left is bigger
Net Force =
7 N left
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Final Answer:
1. 4 N left
2. 5 N left
3. 0 N
4. 9 N right
5. 4 N left
6. 1 N left
7. 6 N left
8. 1 N right
9. 3 N left
10. 7 N left
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of net force worksheet.
