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

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The correct response is: Yes, this is an example of a force because a force is a push or pull.

Even though the box does not move, the person is applying a force by pushing on it. Forces can exist whether or not they result in movement.