Two horizontal forces of toward the east and toward the west act simultaneously on a body

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

Problem

Two horizontal forces of

10\,\text{N}

toward the east and

6\,\text{N}

toward the west act simultaneously on a body. What is the net force acting on the body? (a)

10\,\text{N}

toward the east (b)

16\,\text{N}

toward the east (c)

4\,\text{N}

toward the east (d)

4\,\text{N}

toward the west