Two people apply a force to a box from opposite directions as shown in the picture below. The box does not move. Which statement best explains why the box does not move?

Question

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Responses

Push forces do not cause motion.
Push forces do not cause motion.

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

Balanced forces do not cause change in motion.
Balanced forces do not cause change in motion.

The box is experiencing unbalanced forces.
The box is experiencing unbalanced forces.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Balanced forces do not cause change in motion.

Since the box does not move, it indicates that the forces applied by the two people are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in balanced forces.