Place a Book That Weighs 10 N on a Horizontal

question 91

Multiple Choice

Place a book that weighs 10 N on a horizontal surface and the support force on the book 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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Definitions:

Medial Cuneiform

One of the bones in the foot, specifically located on the medial side of the midfoot contributing to the arch of the foot.

Metatarsal

Any of the five long bones in the foot located between the ankle and toe bones, contributing to the foot's arch.

Proximal Phalanx

The bone in the fingers or toes that is closest to the hand or foot and forms the base of the digit.

Visceral Pleura

The inner layer of pleura that closely covers the lungs and enters into the fissures between the lobes of the lungs.