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That's an excellent question.
As a student of Physics, you know that in order for your body to be not accelerating,
the forces on you have to add up to zero. You know that the force of gravity is pulling
you down, and you want to know what other force there is that's canceling out gravity,
so that they really do add up to zero.
The answer is:
It's the force of the floor pushing up on the bottom of your feet, with a force that's
exactly equal to your weight.
You can measure that force like this: Put a tiny mirror on the floor. Then take the
bathroom scale, turn it over, and set it down on the floor upside down, so that
you can read the numbers in the tiny mirror on the floor. Carefully stand up on
the bottom surface of the scale. Now the scale is measuring the floor's upward
force on the bottom of your feet. What does it read ? See ? What did I tell you.
Anther perfectly good way to think about this:
The forces of gravity always work in pairs. Two masses always attract each other
with equal forces. The force that attracts you toward the center of the Earth is
what you call "your weight on Earth".
Nobody every talks about the other one ... the force that attracts the Earth
toward the center of you. The two forces are equal. It's perfectly correct to
call the other one "the Earth's weight on you", and you just measured it with
the upside-down bathroom scale.
What else can I help you with?
Which tow forces are acting on free falling parachutist?
Gravity is pulling the parachutist downwards towards the Earth, while air resistance (or drag) is pushing upwards against the parachutist's fall, slowing down their descent.
What is a standing bhs?
A standing back handspring (bhs) is a gymnastics skill where a person performs a backwards somersault while pushing off the ground with their hands. It is usually performed without a running start, hence the term "standing." It requires strength, flexibility, and proper technique to execute safely.
What is the opposite of buoyant force?
The opposite of buoyant force is gravitational force. Gravitational force acts downwards, pulling objects toward the center of the Earth, while buoyant force acts upwards, pushing objects in a fluid upwards.
Does a person standing still on a hill have potential energy and how?
Yes, a person standing still on a hill does have potential energy. The person has gravitational potential energy due to their elevated position on the hill. This potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy if the person moves downhill.
What are some examples of situations where no work is done?
Some examples of situations where no work is done include holding a book in a stationary position, pushing against a wall that does not move, and carrying a backpack while standing still. In these cases, although there may be physical effort involved, no work is being done because there is no displacement of an object in the direction of the force applied.
What is the ability to control your equilibrium while moving or standing still?
vestibular
What does it mean to have the ability to keep an upright posture while standing still?
Balance
What is the hunting strategy called when you wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot?
Still Hunting
The area an average person takes up while standing?
The average person takes up about 1.5 to 2 square feet of space while standing still.
Is it weird to be able to lick the back of your knee while standing up?
Yes. But still cool.
If the runner first is tagged while still standing on first base following a ground ball is he out?
no
Which tow forces are acting on free falling parachutist?
Gravity is pulling the parachutist downwards towards the Earth, while air resistance (or drag) is pushing upwards against the parachutist's fall, slowing down their descent.
Is a vertical jump different from a jump?
Yes, a regular jump can be performed while running, or standing still, and can propel you in any direction. A vertical jump is performed standing still, and propels you only straight up.
What is the least known fact about the earth?
How fast a person is moving, while standing still, on the surface of the Earth.
To obtain accurate exercise heart rate values it is BEST to count heartbeats while?
standing still
Does a horse stand still to take a poop?
Horses defecate while doing whatever they were doing when the 'urge' hit them. If they were standing still, then yes, they stand still. If they were walking, then they walk when they defecate. If horses are alarmed, they often defecate while running away.
Why is it more tiring to stand still than to walk?
because if you stand still for very long you will get tired in standing but while your walking you will not get bored because you are doing something.
