Question

In the diagram, two friends are pushing a stationary box in the opposite direction as shown below. 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 A

East

Step 1: Given data

Two friends are pushing a stationary box in the opposite direction.

Step 2: To find

The direction of the resultant force

Step 3: Calculating force

Force is a vector quantity.

It has both magnitude and direction.

Therefore, when two forces act in opposite directions, as shown in the figure, the resultant is found by finding their difference.

$$\begin{gathered} F=F_{east}-F_{west} \\ F=10-7 \\ F=3N \end{gathered}$$

Since the force acting towards the east is greater than the force acting toward the west.

The resultant force will act toward the east.

Hence, option A is correct.