To determine the direction in which the book will move, we need to consider the net force acting on it.
- The pushing force to the right is 7 N.
- The frictional force opposing this motion is 3 N to the left.
To find the net force, we subtract the frictional force from the pushing force:
Net force = Pushing force - Frictional force Net force = 7 N (right) - 3 N (left) = 4 N (right)
Since the net force is to the right (4 N), the book will move to the right.
Therefore, the correct response is: The book will move to the right.