Force and Motion Unit Test

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Question
A box is against a wall. A person pushes on the box, but the box does not move. Is this situation an example of a force?(1 point)
Responses

Yes, this is an example of a force because gravity is pulling the box down.
Yes, this is an example of a force because gravity is pulling the box down.

Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.
Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.

No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move.
No, this is not an example of a force because the box did not move.

No, this is not an example of a force because a force pulls an object.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.

In this situation, the person is applying a force by pushing on the box, even though the box does not move. The application of force is independent of the movement of the object.