Question

A box is against a wall. A person pushes on the box, but the box does not move. Is this situation an example of a force?(1 point)
Responses

No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move.
No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move.

Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.
Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.

No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object.
No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object.

Yes, this is an example of a force because gravity is pulling the box down.

Answer 1

Yes — "Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull."

A force can exist without causing motion; the person is applying a push, but opposing forces (normal/friction from the wall) balance it so the net force is zero and the box stays at rest.