Context: A calico cat is asleep in a box. Earth's gravity is pulling down on the cat with a force of 40N. The bottom of the box is pushing up on the cat with a force of 40N.
Assume all other forces on the cat are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on the cat?
A. The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on the cat.
B. The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on the cat.
Determine the correct option from the provided choices and reply with its corresponding letter.
Answer: B