Question

A box is initially at rest on a surface. It then experiences two forces, as shown in the picture.



Which best describes what will happen to the box?

(1 point)
Responses

It will remain at rest.
It will remain at rest.

It will move to the left.
It will move to the left.

It will move to the right.

Answer 1

I can't see the picture — could you upload it or describe the two forces (their directions and magnitudes)?

Some quick guidance meanwhile:
- If the two forces exactly cancel (equal in magnitude, opposite directions) the net force is zero and the box will remain at rest (assuming static friction can handle any tendency to move).
- If the net horizontal force is nonzero the box will accelerate in the direction of the net force (unless static friction is large enough to prevent motion; if so it stays at rest until net force exceeds the maximum static friction).

Tell me the force directions and magnitudes (and whether friction is involved) and I’ll give the specific answer.