When you hold a textbook and a pencil, why does the textbook feel heavier than the pencil?

Question

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• The textbook has less mass than the pencil.
• The textbook has a stronger attraction to Earth.
© Your hand repels the textbook with less force.
© You can grip the pencil with more strength.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Your hand repels the textbook with less force.

However, the best explanation for why the textbook feels heavier than the pencil is primarily due to its greater mass, which results in a stronger gravitational force (weight) acting on it compared to the pencil. Since textbooks typically have more mass than pencils, they exert more force on your hand due to gravity, making them feel heavier. The other options provided do not accurately explain the sensation of weight in this context.