Question

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?
Responses

The book will stay stationary.
The book will stay stationary. - no response given

The book will move to the right.
The book will move to the right. - no response given

The book will move to the left.
The book will move to the left. - no response given

More information is needed.

Answer 1

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

1. A pushing force of 7 N to the right is applied.
2. A frictional force of 3 N acts in the opposite direction (to the left).

The net force acting on the book can be calculated by subtracting the frictional force from the pushing force:

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