Physics, 09.03.2020 08:55 macylen3900

Why is it more difficult to lean over and push a heavy box across the floor than it is to attach a rope and pull the box at the same angle?

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Friction is the force acting between the object and the surface. So, when there will be less force of friction, it is easier to move the body. Hence, it is easier to pull than to push a heavy box.

When we push an object on the horizontal plane, then the vertical component of the force will act vertically downward and will increase the weight of the object leading to an increase in friction. If the friction will be more then it will be difficult to move the object as friction acts in the opposite direction of force. if we pull an object, then the vertical component acts in the upward direction, reducing the force of friction.

So, when there will be less force of friction, it is easier in that case to move the body.

Therefore, it more difficult to lean over and push a heavy box across the floor than it is to attach a rope and pull the box at the same angle.

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Case 1: Pushing Diagram 1

Leaning over and Pushing the heavy box from the floor, the push will be divided in to two parts, one is horizontal that can help the box move, and one is vertically downwards, which increases the downward force of the heavy object (an addition to the gravity) and thus increases friction, making it very hard to push. When you push at certain angle, you are exhibiting two forces as shown in diagram 1.

Horizontal force acting along the plane. Vertical force downward perpendicular to the surface.

Case 2: Pulling Diagram 2

Pulling on a rope similar object at the same angle, the pull can be divided into two parts, one is horizontal that can help the box move, and one is vertically upwards, which decreases the downwards force of the box (a subtraction in the gravity) and thus decreases friction, making it very easy to pull. When you pull at a certain angle, you are exhibiting two forces as shown in diagram 2.

Horizontal force acting along the plane. Vertical force upward perpendicular to the surface.

So, in the case of pushing, it adds an extra weight on the object, which results in difficulty to push that object at the same angle. In case of pulling, the upward perpendicular force, it tries to lift the object upward and divided the weight partially. Thus making it easier to move the object at same angle.

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