Question

A box is against a wall. A person pushes on the box, but the box does not move. Is this situation an example of a force?(1 point) Responses Yes, this is an example of a force because gravity is pulling the box down. Yes, this is an example of a force because gravity is pulling the box down. Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull. Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull. No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move. No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move. No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object. No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.**

Force is defined as any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. Even if the box does not move, the person is still applying a force to it by pushing.