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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)
Responses
The box pushes back on the people.
The box pushes back on the people.
Push forces do not cause motion.
Push forces do not cause motion.
The forces have different magnitudes.
The forces have different magnitudes.
Balanced 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 is zero. With no net force the box has no acceleration and stays at rest (Newton's laws).
Explanation: The two pushes are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, so the net force is zero. With no net force the box has no acceleration and stays at rest (Newton's laws).
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