Why is it difficult to push a heavy box from rest, according to the first law of motion?

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Why is it difficult to push a heavy box from rest, according to the first law of motion? — Exam MCQ

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D. The box resists changes to its state due to inertia — Newton’s first law describes inertia: an object resists changes in its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted on by a net external force.

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A. The box is pulled back by gravity

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B. The box is glued to the floor

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C. The box has no wheels to roll

Why is it difficult to push a heavy box from rest, according to the first law of motion?

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