An object is pulled northward by a force of 10 N and at the same time another force of 15N pulls it southward. The magnitude of the resultant force on the object is
A) 150 N.
B) 5 N.
C) 25 N.
D) 0 N.

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The resultant force is the difference between the two forces since they are in opposite directions, which is 15N (southward) - 10N (northward) = 5N (southward).

An Object Is Pulled Northward by a Force of 10