Question

12 true or false: if manuel exerts a force of 10 n to push a desk to the right at the same time lynn exerts a force of 15n to push the desk to the left, the desk will move to the left. a true b false

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Forces

Manuel pushes right with \( F_{Manuel} = 10\,\text{N} \), Lynn pushes left with \( F_{Lynn} = 15\,\text{N} \). Net force \( F_{net} = F_{Lynn} - F_{Manuel} = 15 - 10 = 5\,\text{N} \) to the left.

Step2: Determine Motion

A net force to the left means the desk accelerates (moves) left. So the statement is True.

Answer:

A. True