Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?(1 point)

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The box pushes back on the people.
The box pushes back on the people.

Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.

The forces have different magnitudes.
The forces have different magnitudes.

Push forces do not cause motion.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the result that the box does not move is:

Balanced forces do not cause motion.

When two people push on a box from opposite directions with equal force, the forces are balanced, resulting in no net force acting on the box, which means it remains at rest.