Questions: Suppose a monkey weighs 103 N and the vine supporting her pulls upward with a force of 120 N . Part A What is the net force on the monkey? Express your answer to two significant figures. 17 N Submit Previous Answers Correct Part B Describe her motion. The monkey moves upward with a constant speed while the force acts. The monkey accelerates upward while the force acts. The monkey accelerates downward while the force acts. The monkey moves downward with a constant speed while the force acts. Submit Request Answer

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The net force on an object is calculated by subtracting the gravitational force (weight) from the upward force applied. The weight of the monkey is given as 103 N, and the upward force is 120 N. Therefore, the net force \( F_{\text{net}} \) is:

\[ F_{\text{net}} = 120 \, \text{N} - 103 \, \text{N} = 17 \, \text{N} \]

This calculation confirms the net force is 17 N, which was already provided as correct.

To determine the monkey's motion, we need to consider the direction of the net force. Since the net force is positive (17 N upward), it indicates that the monkey is accelerating in the direction of the net force, which is upward.

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