Question

Using two spring scales, students pull on opposite sides of a dynamic cart at rest. 5 Newtons of force is pulling left and 5 newtons force is pulling right. Describe the motion of the cart? A) The cart will move to the right. B) The cart will move to the left. C) The cart will not move. D) The cart will move up.

Answer 1

C) The cart will not move.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order for the cart to move, there must be a resultant force acting on it. In this case, the sum of all the forces acting on the cart is zero.

The two pulling forces are acting in opposite direction but of equal magnitudes. The forces cancel each other out and the cart will remain at rest.

The correct option is C.