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  • Net Force Calculation: Resolving Opposing Forces
    Here's how to figure out the net force:

    * Forces are vectors: This means they have both magnitude (how strong they are) and direction.

    * Net force is the sum of all forces: We need to consider both the force pulling right and the force pulling left.

    Since the forces are in opposite directions, we subtract them:

    * Net force = Force right - Force left

    * Net force = 15 N - 15 N

    * Net force = 0 N

    Therefore, the net force on the wagon is 0 N. This means the wagon is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity (not accelerating).

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