The graph shows a arrow going just like this <----------- and in the middle it shows a square with the word "box" inside the square and another arrow going like this ---------> and on top of both boxes it has numbers the one going like this <----------- has 14 N on top of the arrow and the other going like this --------> has 8 N on top of the arrow.

Question

Which change in force would stop this box from moving?

(1 point)
Responses

adding 6 N of force pulling to the left
adding 6 N of force pulling to the left

subtracting 8 N of force pulling to the right
subtracting 8 N of force pulling to the right

adding 6 N of force pulling to the right
adding 6 N of force pulling to the right

subtracting 8 N of force pulling to the left

Answer 1

To determine which change in force would stop the box from moving, we need to analyze the forces acting on it.

Currently, there is a force of 14 N pulling to the left and a force of 8 N pulling to the right.

The net force acting on the box can be calculated as follows:

• Force to the left = 14 N
• Force to the right = 8 N
• Net force = 14 N (left) - 8 N (right) = 6 N to the left

To stop the box from moving, we need to balance this net force to zero.

One way to do this is to apply a force equal to the net force but in the opposite direction (towards the right):

• The net force is 6 N to the left, so we need to add a force of 6 N to the right.

Based on the provided options, the correct response is:

Adding 6 N of force pulling to the right.