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

Balanced forces do not cause motion.

Push forces do not cause motion.

The forces have different magnitudes.

The box pushes back on the people.

1 answer

The statement that best explains the result is: Balanced forces do not cause motion.

In this scenario, the two people are applying equal and opposite forces on the box, resulting in a net force of zero, which means the box remains stationary.