Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this resu

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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)
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
• Push forces do not cause motion.
• The forces have different magnitudes.
• The box pushes back on the people.

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Balanced forces do not cause motion.

Explanation: The two equal and opposite pushes cancel, so the net force on the box is zero and it has no acceleration (remains at rest). The other choices are incorrect or incomplete.

Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result? (1 point)
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
• Push forces do not cause motion.
• The forces have different magnitudes.
• The box pushes back on the people.

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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) Balanced forces do not cause motion. • Push forces do not cause motion. • The forces have different magnitudes. • The box pushes back on the people.

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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)
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
• Push forces do not cause motion.
• The forces have different magnitudes.
• The box pushes back on the people.