Question

Directions: The diagram shows forces pulling on a box. Use the diagram to answer the questions that follow.

14N to the left a box in the middle and 8N got in to the right



. Which statement best describes the forces acting on the box.

(1 point)
Responses

The box is experiencing balanced forces with a net force of 0N
The box is experiencing balanced forces with a net force of 0N

The box is experiencing unbalanced forces with a net force of 6 Newtons to the left
The box is experiencing unbalanced forces with a net force of 6 Newtons to the left

The box is experiencing unbalanced forces with a net force of 6 Newtons to the right
The box is experiencing unbalanced forces with a net force of 6 Newtons to the right

The box is experiencing balanced forces with a net force of 14 Newtons to the left
The box is experiencing balanced forces with a net force of 14 Newtons to the left
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Answer 1

To determine the net force acting on the box, we can subtract the forces pulling in opposite directions.

The force pulling to the left is 14 N, and the force pulling to the right is 8 N.

Net force calculation:
- Left force: 14 N
- Right force: 8 N

Net force = Left force - Right force = 14 N - 8 N = 6 N to the left.

Since the forces are not balanced (one side has a greater force), this is an example of unbalanced forces.

Therefore, the best statement that describes the forces acting on the box is:

**The box is experiencing unbalanced forces with a net force of 6 Newtons to the left.**