SOLUTION: A force of 55 newtons is acting on a body in a north direction. A second force of 30 newtons is applied to the body in a south direction. What is the net force and direction of act

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Question 314482: A force of 55 newtons is acting on a body in a north direction. A second force of 30 newtons is applied to the body in a south direction. What is the net force and direction of action?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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55 acting in one vector. 30 acting directly opposed.
55-30+=+25 in the north direction