A. It will move at a constant speed to the left.
Since the forces are equal in magnitude but in opposite directions (20 N to the right and 18 N to the left), they will cancel each other out resulting in a net force of 2 N to the right. The box will move at a constant speed to the left due to this net force.
A box is initially at rest on a frictionless surface. It then experiences two forces, as shown in the picture.
20 N BOX 18 N
Which best describes what will happen to the box?
A. It will move at a constant speed to the left.
B. It will move at a constant speed to the right.
C. It will move at an increasing speed to the left.
D. It will move at an increasing speed to the right.
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