Which best describes two counteracting forces on an object?

Question

using a dolly to push a box to another location
two children pulling apart a wishbone
a group of dogs pulling a dogsled across ice
two people pushing a broken-down car up the road

Answer 1

The scenario that best describes two counteracting forces on an object is "two children pulling apart a wishbone." In this case, each child applies force in opposite directions, creating a situation where the forces act against each other. This is a clear example of counteracting forces.

In contrast, the other scenarios involve forces that are either acting in the same direction or are not opposing each other directly.