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?
A. Push forces do not cause motion.
B. The box pushes back on the people.
C. Balanced forces do not cause motion.
D. The forces have different magnitudes.

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C. Balanced forces do not cause motion.

The two equal and opposite pushes sum to zero net force, so the box has no acceleration (static equilibrium).

Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?
A. Push forces do not cause motion.
B. The box pushes back on the people.
C. Balanced forces do not cause motion.
D. The forces have different magnitudes.

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Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result? A. Push forces do not cause motion. B. The box pushes back on the people. C. Balanced forces do not cause motion. D. The forces have different magnitudes.

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Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?
A. Push forces do not cause motion.
B. The box pushes back on the people.
C. Balanced forces do not cause motion.
D. The forces have different magnitudes.