Question

1. The picture below shows Jamal pushing with a 100-Newton (N) force on a large box. Neither

Jamal nor the box move when he pushes on it. What force is the box applying on Jamal?
100 newtons?

Answer 1

100 newtons

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Jamal pushing a large box by a force, F = 100 N

Work done on the large box is, W = 0

It is because the applied force is less than the force of the friction between the two surfaces.

Yet, there will be a force that is exerted by the large box on Jamal.

According to newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The reaction force is in the direction opposite to the force of action. But, their magnitude remains the same.

`F_(a) =-F_(r)`

Hence, If the action force is 100 N, then the reaction force should be in 100 N