A boy is pushing a chair by applying a force of 5 newtons. His mother helps him push it faster by applying an additional force of 7 newtons in the same direction. What is the net force acting on the chair?

2 newtons

5 newtons

7 newtons

12 newtons

14 newtons

Question

A boy is pushing a chair by applying a force of 5 newtons. His mother helps him push it faster by applying an additional force of 7 newtons in the same direction. What is the net force acting on the chair?



2 newtons



5 newtons



7 newtons



12 newtons



14 newtons

anonymous · Answer

@iPwnBunnies  can you help me real quick with a conclusion?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Yeah, the net force is the sum of all the forces acting on something.
Your pushing it with 5 Newtons in one direction.
Then, your mom also pushes it in the same direction with 7 Newtons.
The net force is 5 N + 7 N = 12 Newtons

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much @iPwnBunnies