Question

In the figure, two boys A and B are shown applying force on a block. If the block moves towards B, which one of the following statements is correct?

• A. Magnitude of force applied by A is smaller than that of B.
• B. Magnitude of force applied by A is greater than that of B.
• C. Magnitude of force applied by A is equal to that of B.
• D. Net force on the block is towards A.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Magnitude of force applied by A is greater than that of B.

We know that if the net force on a stationary object is non-zero, the object moves. In this case, the object is moving in the direction of force applied by A. Hence, A is applying more force than B.