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)
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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 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.
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 force of gravity pulling down the book and the force of the table pushing up on the book are equal.
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The correct statement about the forces acting on the book in a state of equilibrium is:
The force of gravity pulling down the book and the force of the table pushing up on the book are equal.
In this scenario, the forces are balanced. The gravitational force acting on the book (downward) is equal in magnitude to the normal force exerted by the table (upward). Since these forces are equal and opposite, the book remains in a state of equilibrium.
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