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

Question

14 N box 8 N


. 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 best description of the forces acting on the box, we need to consider the forces according to the scenario presented.

If the box has a force of 14 N acting in one direction (let's say to the left), and there is another force of 8 N acting in the opposite direction (to the right), we can calculate the net force:

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

Since the forces acting on the box are not equal, they are unbalanced. Therefore, the correct statement is:

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