Question

station 2
balanced and unbalanced forces
what is the net force acting on the box? what direction will it move?
a. 60 n; it will not move
b. 0 n; it will not move
c. 0 n; it will spin in place
d. 30 n; to the left and then right

Explanation:

Step1: Define forces

Let the force to the right be positive ($F_1 = 30N$) and the force to the left be negative ($F_2=- 30N$).

Step2: Calculate net - force

The net force $F_{net}=F_1 + F_2$. Substitute the values: $F_{net}=30+( - 30)=0N$.

Step3: Analyze motion

When the net force on an object is 0N, according to Newton's first law, the object will maintain its state of motion. If it is initially at rest, it will not move.

Answer:

B. 0 N; it will not move