Question

The diagram shows a box with forces pulling it to the right and up.

10N up 5N right

Which diagram best shows the forces which need to be added to balance the box?
A.

5N left 10N down
B.

5N left 10N up
C.

10N left 5N down
D.
10N right 5N up

Answer 1

To balance the box that has a 10N force pulling it up and a 5N force pulling it to the right, you need to apply forces in the opposite direction.

1. To balance the 10N upward force, you need a 10N downward force.
2. To balance the 5N rightward force, you need a 5N leftward force.

Thus, the forces needed to balance the box would be 10N down and 5N left, which correspond to:

**A. 5N left 10N down**

This option correctly depicts the forces needed to balance the box.