Question

A box is shown with 14n on the left pulling it (to the left) and 8n on the right pulling it (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

Answer 1

To determine the net force acting on the box, you can subtract the smaller force from the larger force and identify the direction based on which force is greater.

The forces acting on the box are:
- 14 N pulling to the left
- 8 N pulling to the right

To find the net force:
Net Force = Force on the left - Force on the right
Net Force = 14 N (left) - 8 N (right)
Net Force = 6 N (left)

Since there is a difference in the forces, the box is experiencing unbalanced forces. The net force is 6 Newtons to the left.

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