Asked by Mimi

Why is it generally easier to push a heavy object that is already moving instead of the same heavy object that is stationary(1 point)
Responses

The force of gravity on the object is different if it is stationary or not.
The force of gravity on the object is different if it is stationary or not.

The force of friction on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of friction on the object is different if it is stationary or not

The force of the push on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The force of the push on the object is different if it is stationary or not

The normal force on the object is different if it is stationary or not
The normal force on the object is different if it is stationary or not

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The force of friction on the object is different if it is stationary or not — static friction (when stationary) is usually larger than kinetic friction (when moving), so less force is needed once it’s already sliding.