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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Pulling at an angle reduces the normal force and thus the frictional force, requiring less force to move the box compared to pushing at the same angle.

Which Would Require the Least Force to Move a Box