A box on a smooth horizontal floor is subjected to four horizontal forces along the…
PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
A box on a smooth horizontal floor is subjected to four horizontal forces along the same line: 9N east, 4N west, 6N west, and 2N east.
(i) Calculate the net horizontal force acting on the box.
(ii) Determine the smallest single additional horizontal force (state magnitude and direction) that must be applied so that the box remains in equilibrium.