The desk carons New office weight 500 newtons What would the impact of an applied force that pushes from below at 475 newtons

To determine the impact of an applied force of 475 newtons pushing upward against a desk that weighs 500 newtons, we compare the forces acting on the desk.

1. Weight of the desk: 500 newtons (downward force due to gravity)
2. Applied force from below: 475 newtons (upward force)

Since the weight of the desk (500 newtons) is greater than the applied force (475 newtons), the net force acting on the desk is:

\[ \text{Net Force} = \text{Weight} - \text{Applied Force} = 500 \text{ N} - 475 \text{ N} = 25 \text{ N} \text{ (downward)} \]

Because there is still a downward net force (25 newtons), the desk will not move upward or change direction. It will remain in place.

Thus, the correct answer is:

• The desk would stay where it is.