Calculate the net force acting on an object given two opposing forces. This calculator determines the unbalanced force and the resulting acceleration when forces act in opposite directions.
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Force in the primary direction
Force opposing the primary direction (e.g. friction)
Mass of the object
How this calculator works
Net force equals the larger force minus the opposing force, directed in the direction of the larger force.
Common questions about this calculator
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