A large crate is being hoisted upwards by a crane. The total weight of the crate is 8000 N, acting downwards. The tension in the hoisting cable exerts an upward force of 9200 N on the crate.
What is the net resultant force acting on the crate?
1200 N1200\text{ N}1200 N downwards
1200 N1200\text{ N}1200 N upwards
17200 N17200\text{ N}17200 N downwards
17200 N17200\text{ N}17200 N upwards
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