which example shows unbalanced forces acting on an object two people are on the sad side oc a large box. both people pull the box with equal force

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In the scenario where both people are pulling on a large box with equal force from opposite sides, the forces acting on the box are balanced. Each person exerts an equal force in opposite directions, resulting in a net force of zero.

For unbalanced forces to be present, one of the following must occur:

  1. One person pulls stronger than the other.
  2. One of the people releases their pull while the other continues to pull.
  3. An external force acts on the box (e.g., someone pushing on it from a different direction).

If both people are pulling equally, the forces are balanced, and the box will either remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity if it was already in motion.