PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Force and Laws of Motion · Force and Laws of Motion
Problem
A 5kg textbook rests motionless on a horizontal table. The table exerts an upward normal force N on the book. According to Newton’s third law, which of the following identifies the correct action–reaction partner to N?
(a) the upward gravitational force exerted on Earth by the book
(b) the downward normal force exerted on the table by the book
(c) the downward gravitational force exerted on the book by Earth
(d) the downward normal force exerted on the book by the table