A cart experiences a force directed east and simultaneously a force directed west

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

3.0\,\text{kg}

cart experiences a

12\,\text{N}

force directed east and simultaneously a

7.0\,\text{N}

force directed west. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the net force on the cart, and state whether the cart is in translational equilibrium.