Question

When you hold a textbook and a pencil, why does the textbook feel heavier than the pencil? (1 point)
You can grip the pencil with more strength.
The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.
The textbook has less mass than the pencil.
Your hand repels the textbook with less force.

Answer 1

The reason the textbook feels heavier than the pencil is because **the textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth**. This is due to the textbook having greater mass, which results in a stronger gravitational force acting on it compared to the pencil. Therefore, among the options provided, the correct answer is:

**The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.**