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Two people are trying to push a large box across a floor. Each person pushes with an equal amount of force. The total amount of force they exert on the box is 500 newtons. Despite their efforts, the box
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Two people are trying to push a large box across a floor. Each person pushes with an equal amount of force. The total amount of force they exert on the box is 500 newtons. Despite their efforts, the box does not move.

What is the amount of force exerted by the box on the two people?

0 newtons


250 newtons


500 newtons


1500 newtons

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500 is the correct answer
User Gerhard Burger
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Answer:

C- 250+250= 500 newtons (the amount the both exerted) :)

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