If a force is applied to a box, causing it to accelerate across the floor to the right, in which direction are the friction and drag directed, affecting the net force on the system? (1 point)

A. Left
B. Down
C. Right
D. Up

1 answer

A. Left

When a force is applied to a box causing it to accelerate to the right, the frictional force opposing its motion acts to the left. Drag, in the context of motion through a fluid (like air), generally opposes the direction of motion as well, also acting to the left in this case. Therefore, both friction and drag act to the left, affecting the net force on the system.