3.2 Combining Forces Worksheet

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3.2 Combining Forces Worksheet

Instructions: Read the following situations and draw a free-body diagram for each
situation. Then, find the net force acting on the object by combining the
individual forces.

1. A box is being pulled to the right with a force of 10 N and pushed to the left
with a force of 5 N.

2. A person is trying to open a door by pushing it with a force of 15 N while the


door is pushing back with a force of 20 N.

3. A car is driving on a flat road with a force of 50 N and is being pushed back
by a wind force of 20 N.

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4. A boat is being pulled by a rope with a force of 30 N and pushed by the
current with a force of 10 N.

5. A person is trying to lift a weight with a force of 40 N while the weight is


pushing down with a force of 50 N.

6. A rock is rolling down a hill with a force of 20 N and being slowed down by
friction with a force of 5 N.

7. A kite is being pulled by the wind with a force of 10 N and held down by the
string with a force of 15 N.

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8. A person is pushing a lawn mower with a force of 30 N while the grass is
pushing back with a force of 20 N.

9. A roller coaster is being pulled by a chain with a force of 40 N and pushed by


gravity with a force of 50 N.

10. A person is walking on a flat surface with a force of 20 N and being pushed
back by friction with a force of 5 N.

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