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Introduction to Forces — Quiz

Question 9 • Physical Science

Which best describes two counteracting forces on an object?

Answer
A
using a dolly to push a box to another location
B
two children pulling apart a wishbone
C
two people pushing a broken-down car up the road
D
a group of dogs pulling a dogsled across ice

Explanation

Counteracting forces act in opposite directions on an object. In choice B, the two children pull opposite ends of the wishbone in opposite directions. The other choices describe forces that mainly work together to move an object in the same direction.

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