A 50-N object falling in air experiences 30 N of air resistance.The net force on the falling object is
A)0 N.
B)20 N.
C)50 N.
D)80 N.

Name: A 50-N object falling in air experiences 30 N of air resistance.The net force on the falling object is A)0 N. B)20 N. C)50 N. D)80 N.
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The net force on the object is the difference between the gravitational force pulling it downward (50 N) and the air resistance acting upward against it (30 N), which equals 20 N downward.

A 50-N Object Falling in Air Experiences 30 N of Air