Multiple choice

If the two forces applied to an object are equal in magnitude and act in opposite directions, then the net forces acting on the object ____________.

  1. will be zero

  2. will be equal to the sum of the two forces

  3. will be equal to the greater of the two forces

  4. will be equal to the product of the two forces

  5. None of the above

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Explanation

This is the correct option. If the two forces applied to an object are equal in magnitude and act in opposite directions, then the net forces acting on the object will be zero.