Given that two forces of 10 N and 15 N act horizontally on an object, the net force must

A) be 5 N.
B) be 25 N.
C) be either 5 N or 25 N.
D) lie between 0 N and 25 N.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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