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Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?(1 point)
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The forces have different magnitudes.
The forces have different magnitudes.
The box pushes back on the people.
The box pushes back on the people.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Push forces do not cause motion.
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Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Explanation: The two pushes are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, so the net force on the box is zero. With zero net force the box has no acceleration (it stays at rest) — Newton's first law.
Explanation: The two pushes are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, so the net force on the box is zero. With zero net force the box has no acceleration (it stays at rest) — Newton's first law.
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