At equilibrium on a bathroom weighting scale, the downward pull of gravity on you is balanced by
A)your weight.
B)an upward support force.
C)your mass.

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At equilibrium on a bathroom weighting scale, the downward pull of gravity on you has to be balanced by an upward support force provided by the scale, which includes not only the force due to your weight but also any other force due to the scale's reaction. Your mass is not a factor in balancing forces at equilibrium, as it is a measure of the amount of matter in your body, and not a force.

At Equilibrium on a Bathroom Weighting Scale, the Downward Pull