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?

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Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.
No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object.
No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move.
Yes, this is an example of a force
• because gravity is pulling the box down.

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The correct answer is:

Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.

Even though the box does not move, the person is still applying a force to it.