You hold a 2 newton apple, having a mass of 0.2 kg, at rest in your hand. The net force on the apple is then
A) 0.2 kg downward.
B) 0.2 kg upward.
C) zero.
D) 2 newtons downward.
E) 2 newtons upward.

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The apple is at rest, meaning the forces are balanced. The gravitational force downward is 2 newtons, and the upward force from your hand is also 2 newtons, resulting in a net force of zero.

You Hold a 2 Newton Apple, Having a Mass of 0.2