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

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

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

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

The box pushes back on the peop

Answer 1

The best explanation for the result that the box does not move when two people push from opposite directions is:

Balanced forces do not cause motion.

When the forces applied by both people are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, they cancel each other out, resulting in no net force acting on the box, which is why it remains stationary.