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)

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

The book experiences unbalanced forces from friction, gravity and the table.
The book experiences unbalanced forces from friction, gravity and the table.

The book experiences balanced forces because the force of gravity pushing down on the book is greater.
The book experiences balanced forces because the force of gravity pushing down on the book is greater.

The book experiences unbalanced forces because the force of gravity pulling down on the book and the force of the table pushing up are equal.
The 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.

In equilibrium, the forces acting on the book are balanced, meaning the downward gravitational force is equal to the upward normal force exerted by the table.