Question

1. a.net force = ________ c. the box will move to the: b. balanced unbalanced left right 83 n 96 n

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net - force

Net force is the difference between the two forces. Let the force to the right be positive and the force to the left be negative. Net force $F_{net}=83 - 96=- 13\ N$.

Step2: Determine force balance

Since the net - force is not zero ($F_{net}=-13\ N
eq0$), the forces are unbalanced.

Step3: Determine direction of motion

The negative sign of the net - force indicates that the direction of the net - force is to the left. So the box will move to the left.

Answer:

A. $-13\ N$
B. Unbalanced
C. Left