Question

to move a heavy object, a ______ force must be applied to overcome the friction between the surfaces. greater lesser equal net

Explanation:

To move a heavy object, the applied force must overcome the friction. Friction opposes motion, so a force greater than the frictional force is needed to initiate or continue the motion. A lesser force would not overcome friction, an equal force would result in equilibrium (no net motion), and "net" is not the correct descriptive term here for the force needed to overcome friction.

Answer:

A. greater