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A brick is resting on a smooth, level surface. A student applies a force of

5 N to the brick in order to move it to the right. The magnitude of the
force of fiction on the brick is also 5 N. Which statement best describes
the efect of these two forces on the brick



A the net force in the brick is 10 N toward the right, and the brick begins to move.

B the net force on the brick is 0 N, and the brick begins to move.

C the net force on the brick is 0 N, and the brick remains at rest.

D the net force on the brick is 10 N toward the right, and the brick remains at rest.

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Answer: C) The net force on the brick is 0 N, and the brick remains at rest.
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