The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
Since the two ropes exert a combined upward force of 10 N (5 N each), and the system is in equilibrium (the box is stationary), the box must exert an equal downward force of 10 N to balance the upward forces.
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 upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
No forces are being exerted by the box.
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