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 stay stationary.
The book will stay stationary.

The book will move to the right.

Answer 1

To determine the direction the book will move, we need to compare the applied force and the frictional force.

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

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

Net Force = Applied Force - Frictional Force
Net Force = 7 N (right) - 3 N (left)
Net Force = 7 N - 3 N = 4 N (to the right)

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

Therefore, the correct response is:

The book will move to the right.