Question
Polly is pushing a box to the right across the floor with a force of 30 N. The force of gravity is 8 N, and the normal force is 8 N. Which value could describe the force of friction if Polly could not move the box?
Answers
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If Polly is applying a force of 30 N to push the box to the right, and she cannot move the box, it means that the force of friction opposing her push must be equal to or greater than the force she is applying.
Given that Polly applies a force of 30 N and the box does not move, the force of friction must be at least 30 N. Therefore, the static friction force could be 30 N or possibly a value greater than that, depending on the situation.
In summary, a value for the force of friction that would satisfy the condition of the box not moving would be **30 N or more**.
Given that Polly applies a force of 30 N and the box does not move, the force of friction must be at least 30 N. Therefore, the static friction force could be 30 N or possibly a value greater than that, depending on the situation.
In summary, a value for the force of friction that would satisfy the condition of the box not moving would be **30 N or more**.