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.

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

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

The box is experiencing unbalanced forces.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Balanced forces do not cause change in motion.

Since both people are applying forces from opposite directions and the box does not move, it indicates that the forces are balanced.