What is the Correct Distance with Force from Both Sides?

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As I said, the question is ambiguous. I suggest you write it down as you did and ask the teacher to clarify.My apologies, I misunderstood the question. Here is a summary of the conversation:In summary, a force of 10N acts on a stationary object of mass 10kg. After 10 seconds, a force of 20N acts on it for 5 seconds in the opposite direction. The question is asking for the distance traveled by the object. The answer is ambiguous, as it depends on whether the first force continues to be applied or not. With the first force continuing, the distance traveled is 87.5 meters. Without the first force, the distance traveled is 75 meters. It is recommended
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Homework Statement
Force of 10N acts on a stationary object of mass 10 kg. after 10 second, a force of 20 N acts on it for 5 s in the opposite direction. what is the distance travelled by the object?
Relevant Equations
f=ma
I am getting distance 87.5m. Is this correct?
 
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Welcome to PF. :smile:

Please type your work into the forum so we can check it. Thank you.
 
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TheMath_boy said:
Homework Statement:: Force of 10N acts on a stationary object of mass 10 kg. after 10 second, a force of 20 N acts on it for 5 s in the opposite direction. what is the distance traveled by the object?
Relevant Equations:: f=ma

I am getting distance 87.5m. Is this correct?
The question is ambiguous. Does the first force go away after the 10 seconds or continue? Have you quoted it verbatim?

Either way, I don't get your answer.
Now I do, thanks @Delta2
 
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TheMath_boy said:
I am getting distance 87.5m. Is this correct?
I suggest you read the forum rules, which specifically state that you have to show your work, not just an answer.
 
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haruspex said:
Either way, I don't get your answer.
I get 87.5m if i consider that the first force continues to be applied and 75m if it doesnt.
 
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Delta2 said:
I get 87.5m if i consider that the first force continues to be applied and 75m if it doesnt.
Ahem, yes.
 
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