A force of magnitude 33.73 lb directed toward the right is exerted on an object. What other force must be applied to the object so that the resultant force is zero?

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12 February, 14:57

A force of magnitude 33.73 lb directed toward the right is exerted on an object. What other force must be applied to the object so that the resultant force is zero?

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Kiersten Mejia · Answer 1

33.73 lb to the left

Explanation:

You need to exert a force with the same magnitude, but opposite direction. You can visualize it in this way: When you push an object, the object will follow your path, but if there is another person opposing the force you are exerting, the object will just not move. If the force that the other person exerts were higher, then the object would move in the opposite direction. So, you need them to have the same magnitude.