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

14N is on the left side of the box and 8N is on the right side of box


. 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

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To determine the net force acting on the box, we can analyze the forces involved:

  • There is a force of 14 N pulling to the left.
  • There is a force of 8 N pulling to the right.

To find the net force, we subtract the smaller force from the larger force and consider the direction:

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

Since the forces are not equal, the box is experiencing unbalanced forces.

Thus, the correct statement is:

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