Question

larry the rock and the force. someone is applying a force of 419 n to the right on larry the rock. larry the rock has a mass of 50 kg. in order for larry the rock to remain at rest, what would the missing force applied at the box have to be? a. 0 n b. 419 n to the right c. 419 n to the left d. 50 n to the left

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's first law

For an object to remain at rest, the net - force acting on it must be zero.

Step2: Analyze the given force

A force of 419 N is applied to the right. To balance this force and keep the rock at rest, a force of equal magnitude but in the opposite direction is needed.

Answer:

C. 419 N to the left