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

question 51

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 4 N down
• B) 5 N up
• C) 9 N down
• D) 0 N
• E) none of these

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