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Take the example of a book resting on a table. The downward force of the book's weight is matched exactly by the upward resistance of the table - hence the book remains where it is. (If the table was very flimsy, and unable to support the weight of the book, the book would accelerate towards the ground.)
As long as the book's velocity changes, there is a net forces acting on it - in other words, the forces are unbalanced. By the way ... How exactly does a book that is resting on a table slow down and come to a stop ?
Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.
Reaction force.
The force of gravity causes a book to fall, but someone has to push it to the edge of the desk, or off the desk so that the force of gravity is greater than the normal force acting on the book.
For example, if the book is resting on a table, gravity pulls the book down, and the table pushes the book up.
Take the example of a book resting on a table. The downward force of the book's weight is matched exactly by the upward resistance of the table - hence the book remains where it is. (If the table was very flimsy, and unable to support the weight of the book, the book would accelerate towards the ground.)
The book will not fall to the ground because of the force of gravity pulling it down and the normal force exerted by the table pushing it up. These two forces are equal and opposite, resulting in a balanced system where the book remains stationary.
As long as the book's velocity changes, there is a net forces acting on it - in other words, the forces are unbalanced. By the way ... How exactly does a book that is resting on a table slow down and come to a stop ?
Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.
Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.
Reaction force.
The force of gravity causes a book to fall, but someone has to push it to the edge of the desk, or off the desk so that the force of gravity is greater than the normal force acting on the book.
Apply Newton's third law of Universal Dynamics. 'To every force there is an equal and opposite force'. The book is applying a downward force., so the table is applying a resistant force upwards, which are equal forces , so the book does not fall.
Yes. For a start, gravity pulls it down. Also, the table pushes up on the book, thus canceling the force of gravity.
Gravity pulls things downwards, so it is pointed downwards. If an object is resting on something (like a book resting on a table) an equal force will point upwards and that force is known as the normal force.
When a book falls off the table, it changes from a state of rest to a state of motion. Gravity is the force acting on the book that causes it to fall.