For an object on a flat surface, the force of gravity is 15 newtons downward and the normal force is 15 newtons upward. The applied force is 10 newtons toward the left and the frictional force is 8 newtons toward the right. What is the magnitude and direction of the net force?
2 newtons toward the right
2 newtons upward
2 newtons toward the left
2 newtons downward