An empty jug of weight W is at rest on a table.When water of weight w is poured into it,the amount of support force supplied by the table is
A)W.
B)W + w.
C)W - w.
D)none of the above

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The total weight applied on the table after pouring the water into the jug is W + w (weight of the jug and weight of the water). Therefore, the amount of support force supplied by the table is also W + w in order to keep the jug at rest on the table.

An Empty Jug of Weight W Is at Rest on a Table.When