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Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.

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Q: Why won't a book resting on a table fall to the ground?
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Why won't a book resting on the table fall to the ground?

Because the table is exerting an upward force on the book exactly equal and opposite to the force of gravity.


Why wont a book resting on a table fall to the ground What forces are acting on the book?

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.


Why wont a book resting on the table fall to the ground?

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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