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Two ropes are being used to suspend a box. Each rope is exerting 5 N of upward force. If the forces are balanced and the box is stationary, how much force is being exerted by the box itself and in which direction?(1 point)
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
No forces are being exerted by the box.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
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The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
Explanation: the two ropes provide a total upward force of 5 + 5 = 10 N. For the box to be stationary, its weight (downward force it exerts on the ropes) must equal 10 N (Newton's third law and equilibrium).
Explanation: the two ropes provide a total upward force of 5 + 5 = 10 N. For the box to be stationary, its weight (downward force it exerts on the ropes) must equal 10 N (Newton's third law and equilibrium).
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