Asked by Josie

A book is on top of a table. Earth's gravity exerts a constant force of 15N on the book. Why does the book not move as a result of this force?
Answered by drwls
The table exerts an equal upward force or 15 N on the book. The net force is zero.
Answered by Emiliy
the force of gravity is balanced by the force of friction
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