A pushing force of 7 N to the right is applied to a book on a table. A frictional force of 3 N is applied in the opposite direction. In which direction will the book move? (1 point)

Question

Responses

The book will move to the left.
The book will move to the left.

The book will stay stationary.
The book will stay stationary.

The book will move to the right.
The book will move to the right.

More information is needed.

Answer 1

To determine the direction the book will move, we can analyze the forces acting on it.

The pushing force applied to the right is 7 N, and the frictional force opposing that motion (to the left) is 3 N. We can calculate the net force acting on the book:

Net force = Pushing force - Frictional force Net force = 7 N (right) - 3 N (left) = 4 N (right)

Since the net force is 4 N to the right, the book will move to the right.

Therefore, the correct response is: The book will move to the right.