A box is being pulled towards the east by a force of and towards the west by a force of
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Problem
A box is being pulled towards the east by a force of 12N and towards the west by a force of 7N. The box was initially at rest.
(i) Calculate the net force acting on the box, including its direction.
(ii) State whether the forces on the box are balanced or unbalanced.
(iii) Predict the subsequent motion of the box and specify the direction.