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If a book is resting on a table and the forces acting on it are balanced, what can be said about the resultant force acting on the book?
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Forces and motion
Question
If a book is resting on a table and the forces acting on it are balanced, what can be said about the resultant force acting on the book?
Answer
The resultant force acting on the book is zero, which means the book will remain at rest on the table.
Explanation
This question assesses the student's ability to apply the concept of balanced forces to a real-world scenario. It reinforces the understanding of Newton's first law and the conditions under which an object remains at rest.
Common mistake
Confusion about Forces
Students often think that an object at rest will start moving if no forces are acting on it.
Remember that an object at rest remains at rest when the resultant force is zero. Reinforce the concept that it is the presence of a non-zero resultant force that causes motion.
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