Question

While you push a box you begin to decrease the force you are exerting on the box. When will the box reach static equilibrium?(1 point)
Responses

When Fpush=Ffriction

When cap f sub p u s h is equal to cap f sub f r i c t i o n

When Fpush>Ffriction

When cap f sub p u s h is greater than cap f sub f r i c t i o n

When Fpush<Ffriction

When Fpush<Ffriction


The box will not reach static equilibrium.

Answer 1

When the net force is zero — i.e. your push is exactly balanced by friction (Fpush = Ffriction). Static friction will adjust up to its maximum to match the applied push, producing static equilibrium.