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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Responses

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

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

The box pushes back on the people.
The box pushes back on the people.

Push forces do not cause motion.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the result that the box does not move when two people push it from opposite directions is: Balanced forces do not cause motion.

This statement indicates that the forces applied by each person are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero, which keeps the box stationary.