What will be the direction and magnitude of net force if two equal forces are acting on a body in opposite direction?

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The correct answer is zero.

• Equal forces acting in opposite directions are called balanced forces.
• Balanced forces acting on an object will not change the object’s motion.
• When you add equal forces in opposite directions, the net force is zero.

• Force and Motion A force is a push or a pull.
• Forces are described not only by how strong they are but also by the direction in which they act.
• The strength of a force is measured using a unit called the Newton (N).
• Unbalanced forces cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.
  • The three main forces that stop moving objects are friction, gravity and wind resistance.

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