Answer to Question #184332 in Physics for Nicole

Question

A truck carrying a cargo box on the rough surface of its bed accelerates forward . Which of the following statements is/are true?

I. The net force accelerating the box is dependent on the weight of the box.

II. The larger the weight of the box, the larger the resulting net force , thus a larger possible acceleration

III. The weight of the box does not affect the maximum acceleration possible before the box slips

(A) I

(B ) II

(C) III

(D) I and III

Answer 1

The correct option is (D).