the normal force is the force perpendicular to the load bearing surface...it is equal to the weight of the load on the surface
in this case ... m * g
the force is upward from the surface
A 230 kg steel crate is being pushed along a cement floor. The force of friction is 480 N to the left and the applied force is 1860 N to the right. What is the normal force?
A. 480 N down
B. 480 N up
C. 2300 N down
D. 2300 N up
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