A girl pushes a cart to the left with a 100-N force.At the same time a boy pushes it to the right with a 50-N force.The net force exerted on the cart is
A)50 N to the left.
B)50 N to the right.
C)100 N to the left.
D)100 N to the right.

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The net force is calculated by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force, resulting in a 50-N force to the left since the girl's force is larger and directed to the left.

A Girl Pushes a Cart to the Left with a 100-N