A person tries to push a refrigerator across the kitchen. She applies as much force as possible, but she cannot make the refrigerator move. Which statement BEST describes by the refrigerator does not move?(1 point)

Answer 1

The refrigerator does not move because the static friction between the refrigerator and the floor is greater than the force being applied by the person. Static friction acts to resist the initial movement of the object, and until the applied force exceeds the maximum static friction force, the refrigerator will remain stationary.