* Forces acting on the object:

* Gravity: 10 Newtons (downward)

* Air resistance: 4 Newtons (upward)

* Net force: To find the net force, subtract the smaller force from the larger force: 10 Newtons - 4 Newtons = 6 Newtons.

* Direction: Since the force of gravity is larger, the net force is 6 Newtons downward.