The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
Since each of the two ropes is exerting 5 N of upward force for a total of 10 N, the box must exert an equal downward force of 10 N for the forces to be balanced and for the box to remain stationary.
Two ropes are being used to suspend a box. Each rope is exerting 5 N of upward force. If the forces are balanced and the box is stationary, how much force is being exerted by the box itself and in which direction?(1 point)
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The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
No forces are being exerted by the box.
No forces are being exerted by the box.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
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