Question

A force acts on an object. Which option describes an action that could prevent the object from moving? (1 point)

a force applied in the opposite direction with a greater magnitude at the same time

a force applied in the opposite direction with the same magnitude at the same time

a force applied in the same direction with the same magnitude at the same time

a force applied in the same direction with a greater magnitude at the same time

Answer 1

A force applied in the opposite direction with the same magnitude at the same time.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order for the object to not move, the net force must be 0 (otherwise there would be some acceleration on the object since Fnet = ma). This means we want Fnet to be 0. To get this, we must have a force of equal magnitude in the opposite direction.