A force of 20 newtons is exerted on a chair from its right and a force of 12 newtons is applied from its left. What is the net force acting on the chair and in what direction will the chair tend to move?

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anonymous · Answer

total force acting would be 20+12 newton
and direction may be calculated from
20n from right and 12n from left so 
20n-12n=8n towards right

anonymous · Answer

Force is expressed in terms vectors, so its direction is part of its value. Saying the total force is 20 + 12 is not correct.

anonymous · Answer

ohk i see typo it is - dear

anonymous · Answer

ah, a typo!