Question

Jacob pushed a box of books across the garage floor, and the box moved forward.



When the box stopped moving, Jacob rested for a moment. Then, he put a force on the box a second time. This time, the box moved forward, but faster and farther than the first time.

What kind of force did Jacob put on the box the second time?
A.
a push with less force
B.
a push with more force
C.
a pull with more force
D.
a pull with less force
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Answer 1

B. a push with more force

A larger forward force gives a greater net force and acceleration, so the box speeds up more and travels farther before friction brings it to rest.