Question

A book is resting on a table in a state of equilibrium. Which statement is true about the forces acting on the book? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe book experiences unbalanced forces from friction, gravity and the table. %0D%0AThe book experiences unbalanced forces from friction, gravity and the table. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe force of gravity pulling down the book and the force of the table pushing up on the book are equal. %0D%0AThe force of gravity pulling down the book and the force of the table pushing up on the book are equal. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe book experiences balanced forces because the force of gravity pushing down on the book is greater. %0D%0AThe book experiences balanced forces because the force of gravity pushing down on the book is greater. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe book experiences unbalanced forces because the force of gravity pulling down on the book and the force of the table pushing up are equal.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: The force of gravity pulling down the book and the force of the table pushing up on the book are equal.