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If your textbook is pulled to the right with while being pulled to the left with , the net force on the book is
(a) to the left.
(b) to the right.
(c) to the right.
(d) None of these.
Answer to Problem 6RAT
The correct option for the statement "If your textbook is pulled to the right with while being pulled to the left with , the net force on the book is" is option (d).
Explanation of Solution
The force of pull acting on the textbook toward the right is and force of pull towards the left is . Thus, both forces acting along the x-direction and the net force on the textbook is the difference between these force .
The direction of the net force will be same as the maximum magnitude of the force acting on the book. Thus, the net force acting on the textbook is and toward the right. From this, it is concluded that option (d) will be correct in the given options.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option for the statement "If your textbook is pulled to the right with while being pulled to the left with , the net force on the book is " is option (d).
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