Two horizontal forces of each act on a block in opposite directions

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Force and Laws of Motion · Force and Laws of Motion

Problem

Two horizontal forces of

5\,\text{N}

each act on a block in opposite directions. Answer the following: (i) Will the forces on the block be balanced or unbalanced? (ii) What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the block?

Related theory

Foundations of Force & Motion
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