A person tries to push a refrigerator across the kitchen. She applies as much force as possible, but she cannot make the refrigerator move.
Which statement BEST describes by the refrigerator does not move?
(1 point)
Responses
The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are still balanced.
The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are still balanced.
The person applies too much force to the refrigerator, and now the forces on the refrigerator are balanced.
The person applies too much force to the refrigerator, and now the forces on the refrigerator are balanced.
The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are unbalanced.
The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are unbalanced.
The person applies too much force to the refrigerator, and now the forces on the refrigerator are unbalanced.
The person applies too much force to the refrigerator, and now the forces on the refrigerator are unbalanced.
The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are still balanced.
The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are still balanced.
The correct statement is: The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are still balanced.
In this scenario, the person is trying to push the refrigerator, but it does not move. This indicates that the opposing forces are equal and balanced, preventing any movement. If the person had applied too much force, the forces would have become unbalanced, causing the refrigerator to move. However, since the refrigerator remains stationary, it means that the person does not exert enough force to overcome the opposing forces and tip the balance, resulting in no movement.