Two forces are applied to the body, the moduli of which are 12 N and 25 N. It is known that the forces

Two forces are applied to the body, the moduli of which are 12 N and 25 N. It is known that the forces are directed along one straight line and in opposite directions. What will be the resultant force (in N)?

Given:

F1 = 12 Newton – the modulus of the first force applied to the body;

F2 = 25 Newtons – the modulus of the second force applied to the body.

It is required to determine F (Newton) – the resultant force.

According to the condition of the problem, the forces act along one straight line and are directed in opposite directions. Let the force F2 act in the positive direction of the ОX axis, and the force F1 – in the negative direction. Then the resultant of the two forces will be equal to:

F = F2 – F1 = 25 – 12 = 13 Newtons.

Answer: the resultant of two forces is 13 Newtons.