Asked by xen

When you hold a textbook and a pencil, why does the textbook feel heavier than the pencil?(1 point)

The textbook has less mass than the pencil.

You can grip the pencil with more strength.

Your hand repels the textbook with less force.

The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.

Explanation: Weight is the gravitational force between Earth and an object. The textbook has more mass, so gravity pulls on it more strongly, making it feel heavier.