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Question

Two people push a box from opposite directions; the box does not move. Which statement best explains this result?(1 point)
Responses

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.

The forces have different magnitudes.
The forces have different magnitudes.

Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Balanced forces do not cause motion.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the result is:

Balanced forces do not cause motion.

When two people push a box with equal force from opposite directions, the forces balance each other out, resulting in no net force and, therefore, no movement.