Question

The desk for Caron’s new office weighs 500 Newtons. What would be the impact of an applied force that pushes from below at 475 Newtons?

A. The desk would move forward.
B. The desk would stay where it is.
C. The desk would change directions.
D. The desk would move upward.

Answer 1

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B. The desk would stay where it is.

Explanation: The applied force of 475 Newtons is less than the weight of the desk (500 Newtons), so the desk would not move in any direction. It would remain in its original position.