Which Would Require the Least Force to Move a Box

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which would require the least force to move a box along a floor with a coefficient of friction of 0.30?

• A) pull it with a rope at an angle of 30° above the horizontal
• B) push it at an angle of 30° below the horizontal
• C) either pull it with a rope at an angle of 30° above the horizontal or push it at an angle of 30° below the horizontal
• D) not enough information to solve

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price level, at a given time.

Price Floor

A government- or authority-set minimum price that can be charged for a good or service, aimed at preventing prices from falling too low.

Equilibrium Price

A price level where the demand for a product matches the supply, ensuring that every buyer finds a seller and vice versa, leading to market stability.

Temporary Surplus

A situation where the supply of a product exceeds its demand for a short period of time.