A boy holds a box steadily in the air. Which picture correctly shows the forces applied to the box?

Answer 1

As an AI text-based model, I cannot directly display or access pictures. However, I can describe the correct forces applied to the box.

When a boy holds a box steadily in the air, there are two main forces acting on the box:

1. Gravitational Force (Weight): The force due to gravity acts vertically downward from the center of the box toward the Earth. It is represented by a downward arrow.

2. Contact Force (Normal Force): This force is exerted by the boy's hand on the box, acting perpendicular to the surface of contact, in an upward direction. It counteracts the gravitational force, ensuring the box remains steady. It is represented by an upward arrow.