Question

Why is a book resting on a table in a state of equilibrium?(1 point)Responses Gravity is a net force acting on the book in a downward direction. The book’s weight and the upward force the table exerts on the book have equal magnitude but opposing directions. The book and the table have the same weight. The book and the table both have acceleration (due to gravity) of 9.8 m/s/s.

Answer 1

A book resting on a table is in a state of equilibrium because the book’s weight (the force of gravity acting on it) and the upward force the table exerts on the book (the normal force) have equal magnitude but opposite directions. This means the net force acting on the book is zero, resulting in no acceleration, thus, it remains at rest.

So, the correct response is:
The book’s weight and the upward force the table exerts on the book have equal magnitude but opposing directions.