Net Positive or Negative Force

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Two forces can add or subtract to the net force when the forces act on each other.  Forces in the same direction working togeather equal a net force.

 

Net Positive or Negative Force formulas

\(\large{ F_n = F_1  +  F_2 }\)

\(\large{ F_n = F_1 -  F_2 }\)

Symbol English Metric
\(\large{ F_n }\) = net force \(\large{ lbf }\) \(\large{N}\)
\(\large{ F_1 }\) = force 1 \(\large{ lbf }\) \(\large{N}\)
\(\large{ F_2 }\) = force 2 \(\large{ lbf }\) \(\large{N}\)

 

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