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

Question

14n box 8n

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Multiple Choice Question
Which statement BEST describes the motion of the box when the forces pull on the box?
A.
The box will move to the left because the forces are balanced.

B.
The box will move to the right because the forces are balanced.

C.
The box will move to the left because the forces are unbalanced.

D.
The box will move to the right because the forces are unbalanced.

Answer 1

To determine the motion of the box based on the forces depicted, we first need to consider their magnitudes and directions.

If one force is 14 N pulling to one side, and another force is 8 N pulling in the opposite direction:

• The net force will be 14 N - 8 N = 6 N in the direction of the 14 N force.
• Since the forces are not equal (14 N is greater than 8 N), they are unbalanced.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer would be:

D. The box will move to the right because the forces are unbalanced.