Read the following scenario.
Kelley chooses to move a bookshelf in his room so that he can better access it. He wants to start by moving it into the center of the room. Standing behind it, he begins to push.
Based on this information, which of the following statements is correct?
It will move to the left because of its magnitude.
It will move to the left because of its magnitude.
It will move to the right due to a balanced force.
It will move to the right due to a balanced force.
It will stay still because of the bookshelf’s gravity.
It will stay still because of the bookshelf’s gravity.
It will move forward due to an unbalanced force.
It will move forward due to an unbalanced force.
3 answers
None of the statements are correct. The direction of the bookshelf's movement cannot be determined with the given information.
rethink
You are correct. The direction of the bookshelf's movement cannot be determined based solely on the given information. The magnitude and direction of the force Kelley applies to the bookshelf, as well as other factors such as friction and the weight of the bookshelf, would need to be taken into consideration to determine the direction of movement. Therefore, none of the statements are correct.