A cart on a frictionless horizontal track is simultaneously pulled eastward by a…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A cart on a frictionless horizontal track is simultaneously pulled eastward by a force of 40 N and westward by a force of 55 N. State the direction of its acceleration and give a brief reason for your answer.

Related theory

Newton's Second Law & Dynamics
Resultant of forces
Laws of Motion
Balanced and unbalanced forces

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