A body is at rest on the surface of the earth- Which of the following statements is correct-Only weight of the body acts on it-Net downward force is equal to the net upward force-There is no gravitation to pull it down-No force is acting on the body-

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Standard VIII

Physics

Definition of Force

A body is at ...

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A body is at rest on the surface of the earth. Which of the following statements is correct?

No force is acting on the body.

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Only weight of the body acts on it.

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Net downward force is equal to the net upward force.

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There is no gravitation to pull it down.

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Solution

The correct option is C Net downward force is equal to the net upward force.
A body on the earth's surface experiences a gravitational force in the downward direction. However, the surface of the earth exerts an equal force in the upward direction. Hence, the net downward force is equal to the net upward force.

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