Three forces act on the object in the sketch. In what direction will the object move?
A) Upward
B) To the left
C) To the left and up
D) To the right
E) To the right and up

Question

Three forces act on the object in the sketch. In what direction will the object move? 
A) Upward 
B) To the left 
C) To the left and up 
D) To the right 
E) To the right and up

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two forces to the left cancel out, so the only net force acting on the object is the force to the right. Therefore, the object will move to the right. The force acting upward will not affect the horizontal motion of the object. However, it will cause the object to accelerate upward (in addition to any vertical motion it may already have).

Three Forces Act on the Object in the Sketch