Two students push on the opposite sides of a crate, with the force applied by each student in newtons (N), as shown in the diagram.
the person pushing on the left side has a net force of 40 n
the person pushing on the right has a net force of 53 n
Assuming the crate is on a frictionless surface, describe the effect of these forces on the crate.
• Will the crate move toward the left, toward the right, or not at all?
• What is the direction and the magnitude of the net force on the crate?