Question

frank gives a box of books a push to the right, which makes it slide across his bedroom floor. friction slows the box down as it slides. which free - body diagram shows the box as it is sliding to the right, after frank has stopped pushing it? a. a b. b c. c d. d

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze vertical forces

When the box is on the floor, the gravitational force \( w \) acts downward and the normal force \( F_N \) acts upward. These two forces are equal in magnitude (\( F_N = w \)) and opposite in direction.

Step2: Analyze horizontal forces

After Frank has stopped pushing, the only horizontal force acting on the box is the frictional force. Friction acts in the direction opposite to the motion of the box. Since the box is sliding to the right, the frictional force acts to the left.

Answer:

C. C