Question

a 15 n force pushes on the box in one direction, and a 15 n force pushes on the box in the opposite direction. the box does not move.

what is the net force on the box?

30 newtons

0 newtons

15 newtons

Explanation:

Step1: Identify force directions

Forces are opposite (right: \(15\,\text{N}\), left: \(15\,\text{N}\)).

Step2: Calculate net force

Net force \(F_{\text{net}} = F_{\text{right}} - F_{\text{left}}\) (since opposite directions).
\(F_{\text{net}} = 15 - 15 = 0\,\text{N}\).

Answer:

0 Newtons (the option with "0 Newtons")