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

Question

 14N box 8N

 
. 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 nature of the forces acting on the box, we need to assess the magnitudes and directions of the forces applied.

If we assume the 14N force is pulling to the left, and the 8N force is pulling to the right, we would calculate the net force as follows:

• Net force = Force to the left - Force to the right
• Net force = 14N (left) - 8N (right) = 6N (to the left)

Since the forces are not equal, they are unbalanced, resulting in a net force of 6 Newtons to the left.

Therefore, the correct statement is: The box is experiencing unbalanced forces with a net force of 6 Newtons to the left.