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 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 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.

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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, a force is still being applied when the person pushes it. Forces can exist without causing movement, as in this case where the applied push is balanced by the friction between the box and the ground (and possibly other forces, like the normal force from the wall).