Question

Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?(1 point)
Responses

Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.

The box pushes back on the people.
The box pushes back on the people.

The forces have different magnitudes.
The forces have different magnitudes.

Push forces do not cause motion.
Push forces do not cause motion.

Answer 1

Balanced forces do not cause motion.

The two people apply equal and opposite pushes so the net force is zero; with zero net force the box has no acceleration and remains at rest.