Friction.
The book slides with constant velocity.
Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.
Yes. For a start, gravity pulls it down. Also, the table pushes up on the book, thus canceling the force of gravity.
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.
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Yes, Sliding friction opposes the movement of the book, slowing it down.
The forces are unbalanced. The force of Friction is obviously greater than whatever force is pushing the book in the direction of travel, if one is pushing it at all. If the forces on the book were balanced, the book would continue to slide with a constant velocity.
No. If the book is sliding along the table, then there must be some external force being applied to the book to cause the movement. You pushed the book and created a force to move. And this is exactly what the first law is saying- a body at rest (net forces acting on book=0) remains at rest unless acted upon my some external force.
Gravity - and friction. The larger book has more gravity - holding it own onto the desk. Friction stops the book sliding sideways.
friction
It depends. Two surfaces which are pressed together will show a frictional force resisting any sliding. If they are pressed together by gravity (e.g. such as for a book lying on a table), then the frictional force resisting a horizontal push will depend on the weight of the book, which depends on the force of gravity.
The book slides with constant velocity.
For example, if the book is resting on a table, gravity pulls the book down, and the table pushes the book up.
A textbook on a table is an example of balanced forces. The force of gravity pulling the book downward is balanced by the normal force exerted by the table in the upward direction, resulting in the book remaining stationary on the table.
I think the answer is that the table is pulling down on the book.
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.