Newton's First Law Quick Check

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Question

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)

Responses

The book will stay stationary.

The book will stay stationary.

The book will move to the right.

The book will move to the right.

More information is needed.

More information is needed.

The book will move to the left.

The book will move to the left.

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Answer 1

To determine the direction in which the book will move, we need to consider the net force acting on the book.

A pushing force of 7 N to the right is applied, and a frictional force of 3 N is acting to the left. We can calculate the net force by subtracting 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 to the right.

So the correct response is: The book will move to the right.