Question

A 10- kilogram box is at static equilibrium and the downward pull of gravity acting on the box is 98 Newton's what is the minimum force that would be required to just pick up the box ?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Look at it this way. This box is in equilibrium... Meaning forces around balanced out.

Now...

The Earth's pull on it is 98N

What Minimum external forces is needed to pick this up....

Now... The Minimum Force is 98N

Why?

Since This Box is under the influence of gravity...

Gravity is acting as a resistance

If you apply a force less than 98N... Let's say 50N on this box... It won't budge because your applied force is less than the resisting force on it(98N).

So We need a force ≥98. So the least force is 98N. Nothing below this will move the Box

Answer 98N.

Answer 2

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