Question

true or false question
true or false: because of action and reaction forces, if a student pushes a box, then the box pushes back with the same force. the student remains stationary as the box slides. both the student and box experience a net force of zero.
true
false

Explanation:

According to Newton's third law, action - reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. However, the net force on an object is determined by the sum of all forces acting on it. The student remains stationary because the force of friction on the student balances the reaction force from the box. But the box is sliding, which means there is a net force on the box (the applied force by the student minus the friction force on the box). So, it is not true that both the student and box experience a net force of zero.

Answer:

False