Question

Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move.
Which statement best explains this result? (1 point)
• Push forces do not cause motion.
O The forces have different magnitudes.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
. The box pushes back on the people.Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move.
Which statement best explains this result? (1 point)
• Push forces do not cause motion.
O The forces have different magnitudes.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
. The box pushes back on the people.

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
The best statement that explains the result of the box not moving when two people push it from opposite directions is: **Balanced forces do not cause motion.**

In this scenario, the two forces being applied by each person are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero. Since there is no net force acting on the box, it remains at rest.

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