You Hold a 5- Newton Rock Motionless in Your Hand

question 62

Multiple Choice

You hold a 5- newton rock motionless in your hand. Regarding the forces on this rock,

• A) there are no forces of any kind acting on the rock, because it is not moving.
• B) the downward force of gravity is balanced by the upward force of air resistance.
• C) the net force on the rock is 5 newtons, directed upward.
• D) the net force on the rock is 5 newtons, directed downward.
• E) the net force on the rock is zero.

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