A Mass Sits at Rest on Top of a Table

question 2

Multiple Choice

A mass sits at rest on top of a table. Which two forces are interaction pair forces and thus are equal and opposite?

• A) the force of gravity on the mass due to the Earth and the force of gravity on the Earth due to the mass
• B) the force of gravity on the mass due to the Earth and the contact force on the table due to the mass
• C) the contact force on the mass due to the table and the force of gravity on the Earth due to the mass
• D) the force of gravity on the mass due to the Earth and the contact force on the mass due to the table

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