Question

You are pushing on a heavy door, trying to slide it open. If your friend stands behind you and helps you push, how have the forces changed?

Question 3 options:

The net force applied will increase.

The net force will decrease.

The applied force does not change.

There will be less friction.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
If your friend stands behind you and helps you push the heavy door, the forces involved in the scenario will change.

The correct answer is:

**The net force applied will increase.**

When two people push on the door, the combined effort results in a greater applied force, which can assist in overcoming the friction and any resistance the door may present.