Question

what is the equation to find net force?

Answer 1

Add them up, paying attention to directions.

In two dimensions, find the x components and add them, then separately add the y components. Keep track of + or - .

Answer 2

would you add the force to the right with the force to the left, and get your answer? @douglaswinslowcooper

Answer 3

Yes: the horizontal force would be (right - left)
and the vertical force would be (up - down).

Answer 4

Notice the minus signs, as the forces will be in the opposite directions, and you want NET forces.

Answer 5

would an x direction be horizontal or vertical? @douglaswinslowcooper

Answer 6

x usually used for horizontal and y usually used for vertical.

Answer 7

so, if someone pushed to the right with a force of 250 N & the other person to the left with a force of 315 it would be a net force of -65? @douglaswinslowcooper

Answer 8

Yes. Well done.