In which situation is the magnitude of the total force greater than the magnitude of each of the individual forces?

a.Two people stand on the same side of a large box. One pushes, and the other pulls with the same amount of force.

b.Four people stand on each side of a large box. All four people pull the box with the same amount of force.

c.Two people stand on opposite sides of a large box. One pushes, and the other pulls with the same amount of force.

d.
Four people stand on each side of a large box. All four people push the box with the same amount of force.

1 answer

C. Two people stand on opposite sides of a large box. One pushes, and the other pulls with the same amount of force.