Three Books (X, Y, and Z) Rest on a Table

question 56

Multiple Choice

Three books (X, Y, and Z) rest on a table. The weight of each book is indicated. The force of book Z on book Y is:

• A) 0
• B) 5 N
• C) 9 N
• D) 14 N
• E) 19 N

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