Question

Best describes an applied force?

Answer 1

Applied force is self explanatory. But a good example is... think out it when you push on a desk to stand up from sitting. You are applying force to the desk. 
hope that makes sense. :)

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Answer 2

Hello!

An applied force can best be described as, pushing a heavy box across a room.
You're putting your own force on it, which is pushing..

Hope this helps! ☺♥