Question

As shown below, person A is pushing the object while person B is pulling it. If the object remains stationary, which of the following statements is correct?

• A. Only A is applying force.
• B. Only B is applying force.
• C. Both A and B are applying force.
• D. Neither A nor B is applying force.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both A and B are applying force.

An interaction which involves a push or a pull is known as force. Here, person A is pushing the object while person B is pulling it. So, both the people are applying force on the object. However, the applied force is not large enough to overcome the frictional force offered by the ground. Hence, the body does not move.