Forces on a Wooden Crate · PhysicsBowl 2024 #9

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A wooden crate is placed on a flat surface, and three forces act on it: F₁ is applied horizontally to the right, F₂ is applied horizontally to the left, and F₃ is applied vertically down. Consider the following statements for this situation: Statement I: If F₁ >F₂, the crate with move to the right. Statement II: The net force acting on the crate is the vector sum of F₁, F₂, & F₃. Statement III: If F₃ > F₁ + F₂, the crate will move upward. Which statement(s) accurately describe(s) the result of the forces acting on the crate? a. I only b. II only c. I & II only d. III only e. II & III only

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