A toy car experiences a forward force of 120 N.
The toy car also experiences a backward drag force of 40 N.
There are no other forward or backward forces on the car.
What is the resultant force on the toy car?
80 N80\text{ N}80 N backwards
80 N80\text{ N}80 N forwards
160 N160\text{ N}160 N backwards
160 N160\text{ N}160 N forwards
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.