A person gives a shopping cart an initial push along a horizontal floor to get i

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A person gives a shopping cart an initial push along a horizontal floor to get it moving, and then lets go. The cart travels forward along the floor, gradually slowing as it moves. Consider the horizontal force(s) on the cart while it is moving forward and slowing. Which of the following statements is correct?

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Both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the forward force is larger.

Only a forward force is acting which diminishes with time.

Both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the backward force is larger.

Only a backward force is acting, no forward force.

Both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the forward force is larger.

Only a forward force is acting which diminishes with time.

Both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the backward force is larger.

Only a backward force is acting, no forward force.

Explanation / Answer

Only a backward force is acting, no forward force. becuase once you let go of the cart, you exert no forward force on the cart; the only force acting is the force of friction ( backward force)which opposes motion.

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