A box is against a wall. A person pushes on the box, but the box does not move. Is this situation an example of a force?
A: Yes, this is an example of a force because gravity is pulling the box down
B: No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move
C: Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull
D: No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object
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C: Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull. In this situation, the person is applying a force on the box, but the box is not moving due to the force of friction between the box and the wall.