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A box that is sitting against a wall has a mass of 5 kg. The box is pushed with a force of 10 N to the left, but the box does not move. Calculate the net force acting on the box.
A
The net force acting on the box is 10 Newtons
B
The net force acting on the box is 50 Newtons
C
The net force acting on the box is 40 Newtons
D
The net force acting on the box is 0 Newtons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The net force acting on the box is zero. In fact, the box does not move.

Detailed explanation-2: -And so when we evaluate our answer-that’s five kilograms multiplied by two metres per second squared-we find that the force is 10 kilograms metres per second squared or 10 newtons.

Detailed explanation-3: -Newton’s second law (a = Fnet/m) can be used to determine the acceleration. Using 45.0 N for Fnet and 15.0 kg for m, the acceleration is 3.0 m/s2.

Detailed explanation-4: -The net force acting on a box is the mass of the box multiplied by the acceleration.

Detailed explanation-5: -The two forces are balanced. forces that are acting in the same direction, add them together. For example, if you pull on a box with a force of 25 newtons (N) while your friend pushes the box (in the same direction you are pulling) with a force of 30 N, the net force applied to the box in that direction is 55 newtons.

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