To start something moving, a push force must be __________ than resisting forces such as friction. What word completes the gap?

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Ali Reza Dehdar asked Nov 16, 2023

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To start something moving, a push force must be __________ than resisting forces such as friction. What word completes the gap?

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Answer: greater

Explanation: Applied force, in this case the push force, needs to be greater than the maximum force of friction in order for the object to move. Friction is what keeps the object stationary.

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