Question detail
If a book is resting on a table, which object is exerting the force?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and their interactions
Question
- A. The book
- B. The table
- C. The person holding the book
- D. The air around the book
Answer
The table
Explanation
The table exerts an upward force on the book to support its weight, while the book experiences this force.
Common mistake
Confusing Force Exertion
Students often confuse the object that exerts a force with the object that experiences the force, leading to incorrect interpretations of force diagrams.
To fix this, clearly identify and label the object applying the force and the object on which the force is acting in force diagrams.
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