Two opposite ends of a cart are attached to two horses respectively. The two horses pull the cart in opposite directions, but it is observed that the position of the cart does not change. What can be the possible explanation?

The net force acting on the cart is zero.

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The net force acting on the cart is positive.

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The direction of the net force acting on the cart is in the vertical direction.

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The net force acting on the cart is negative.

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Solution

The correct option is A The net force acting on the cart is zero.
The forces which are applied by the two horses are equal in magnitude, but they are in opposite direction. Hence, the net force on the cart is zero.

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Two opposite ends of a cart are attached to two horses respectively. The two horses pull the cart in opposite directions, but it is observed that the position of the cart does not change. What can be the possible explanation?

The correct option is A The net force acting on the cart is zero.The forces which are applied by the two horses are equal in magnitude, but they are in opposite direction. Hence, the net force on the cart is zero.

The correct option is A The net force acting on the cart is zero.
The forces which are applied by the two horses are equal in magnitude, but they are in opposite direction. Hence, the net force on the cart is zero.