The Support Force on a 10-N Book That Rests on a Horizontal

question 115

Multiple Choice

The support force on a 10-N book that rests on a horizontal surface is

• A)less than 10 N.
• B)10 N.
• C)greater than 10 N.
• D)dependent on whether the book lies flat or stands upright.

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