Vectors, Magnitude, and Direction of Force Quick Check
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Question
Two ropes are being used to suspend a box. Each rope is exerting 5 N of upward force. If the forces are balanced and the box is stationary, how much force is being exerted by the box itself and in which direction?(1 point)
Responses
No forces are being exerted by the box.
No forces are being exerted by the box.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
The box exerts 5 N of force downward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force upward.
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
The correct answer is: No forces are being exerted by the box.
The box exerts 10 N of force downward.
To solve this problem, we need to understand that when an object is in equilibrium (stationary), the sum of all forces acting on it must be zero. In this case, since the forces exerted by the ropes are balanced, the force exerted by the box itself must be equal in magnitude but in the opposite direction.
Given that each rope exerts an upward force of 5 N, and the forces are balanced, we can conclude that the box exerts a downward force of 5 N.
Therefore, the correct answer is: The box exerts 5 N of force downward.