Question

In the diagram, two friends are pushing a box in opposite directions as shown below. In which direction will the block move?

• A. East
• B. West
• C. The box will not move
• D. Can't say

Answer 1

The correct option is B

West

The forces applied by two friends are opposite in direction. The net force acting on the box will be a difference between the two forces in the direction of the greater force.
The difference in forces = 10 - 7 = 3N. Also, the force with the greater magnitude (10 N) acts in the west direction.
Hence, the box will experience a net force of 3N in west direction. So, it will move towards the west.