Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?(1 point)
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The forces have different magnitudes.
The forces have different magnitudes.
Push forces do not cause motion.
Push forces do not cause motion.
The box pushes back on the people.
The box pushes back on the people.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
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The best explanation for the box not moving, despite being pushed from opposite directions, is:
Balanced forces do not cause motion.
When two people push with equal force in opposite directions, the forces are balanced, resulting in no net force acting on the box, which is why it remains stationary.
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