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)

Responses

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 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. …

1 answer

The true statement about the forces acting on the book resting on a table 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 situation, the forces are balanced, meaning the upward force from the table equals the downward force of gravity, resulting in no net force acting on the book.