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A book is resting on a table. Which of the following is the correct reaction force to the gravitational pull of the Earth on the book?

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Question

A book is resting on a table. Which of the following is the correct reaction force to the gravitational pull of the Earth on the book?

Options

  • Book’s gravity on Earth

  • Book pushes down on table

  • Table pushes up on book

  • Air pushes down on book

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Solution

Book’s gravity on Earth

Explanation:

The action is the Earth pulling the book; the reaction must be the book pulling the Earth. Both are gravitational forces.

 
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