A pushing force of 7 N to the right is applied to a book on a table. A frictional force of 3 N is applied in the opposite direction. In which direction will the book move? (1 point)

Question

Responses

The book will move to the left.
The book will move to the left.

More information is needed.
More information is needed.

The book will move to the right.
The book will move to the right.

The book will stay stationary.
The book will stay stationary.

Answer 1

To determine the direction in which the book will move, we can analyze the forces acting on it.

The pushing force applied to the right is 7 N, and the frictional force acting to the left is 3 N.

To find the net force acting on the book, we subtract the frictional force from the pushing force:

Net force = Pushing force - Frictional force
Net force = 7 N (right) - 3 N (left)
Net force = 4 N (right)

Since the net force is 4 N to the right, the book will move in the direction of the net force.

Therefore, the correct response is:

The book will move to the right.