The support force on a 10-N book at rest on a table is
A)slightly less than 10 N.
B)10 N.
C)slightly greater than 10 N.
D)dependent on the position of the book.

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According to the Newton's third law of motion, the support force by the table on the book is equal and opposite to the weight of the book. Therefore, the support force on the 10-N book at rest on a table is 10 N.

The Support Force on a 10-N Book at Rest on a Table