Question

Two boxes need to be moved into storage. Jamal and Jude each want to move a box. The force of gravity on both the boxes is 50 N. Jamal is lifting with a force of 60 N, and Jude is lifting with a force of 45 N.

Which best describes the movement of the boxes?

Jamal moved his box to storage, but Jude could not move his.
Jamal and Jude can successfully move each box into storage.
Jamal could not move his box to storage, but Jude could.
Neither Jamal nor Jude could move the boxes into storage.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Remark

If both are trying to get the box into storage and they can only use lifting to do it, then Jude won't be able to do it. This assumes they cannot slide the boxes. Jude is not using enough force to overcome gravity so the box will just sit.

On the other hand Jamel is putting enough force to not only lift the box but it will move upwards against gravity. If we ignore that fact, then Jamel will get his box into storage.

Answer: A