A force acts on an object. Which option describes an action that could prevent the object from moving?

Question

a. a force applied in the same direction with a greater magnitude at the same time
b. a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time
c. a force applied in the opposite direction with the same magnitude at the same time
d. a force applied in the same direction with the same magnitude at the same time

Answer 1

The correct option that describes an action that could prevent the object from moving is:

b. a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time.

This is because if a force is applied in the opposite direction and it has a greater magnitude than the existing force acting on the object, it will overcome that force and prevent the object from moving.