Practice question · Select all that apply
Which forces act on a book resting on a table? (Select all that apply)
Hints
- The book is not moving, so the forces must cancel exactly.
- Nothing is pushing it sideways, so no horizontal force can appear.
Show the answer
- C. Gravity (weight) downward
- D. Normal force upward
Why
A stationary book on a table has only weight and normal force.
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