Vectors, Magnitude, and Direction of Force Quick Check
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Question
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)
Responses
No forces are being exerted by the box.
No forces are being exerted by the box.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
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The correct answer is: No forces are being exerted by the box.
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