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A
2N
Consider the free body diagram. It is a graphic representation of Mike exerting a force on a refrigerator. Four balanced forces are acting on
the refrigerator in this case, No matter how hard Mike pushes, he cannot move the refrigerator. Mike asks Bill to help him. Both men push
with 2N of force.
If Mike and Bill both push on the refrigerator, all BUT ONE statement would be true.
B
2N
2N
2N
The force is most likely doubled, while the mass remains the same.
Mike is still using the same amount of force he originally used.