Question

A force is exerted on a box and an equal and opposite force is exerted by the box. What will happen to the box?

Answer 1

The box will not move as it is in a a stable condition

Step-by-step explanation:

when an equal and opposite force acts on a body the effects of forces cancels out. provided the body can withstand the tensile and compressive actions of the forces. when both forces are coming together it leads to compression while tension refers to forces moving away fro, each other.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The box will undergo an acceleration. Due to Newton's 3rd Law, any action causes an equal and opposite reaction. The equal and opposite force from the box will not cancel the force that you are applying.