A 343-Kg Solid Granite Cube with Each Side 52 Cm

question 27

Multiple Choice

A 343-kg solid granite cube with each side 52 cm long rests on a level floor.What is the magnitude of the force that is applied directly upward on one of the vertical sides of the cube to just start lifting the bottom edge on that side off the floor?

• A)1240 N
• B)1680 N
• C)4360 N
• D)841 N
• E)3360 N

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