A book is kept on the table top and is at rest. The force which acts on the book is

gravitational force

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The correct option is A
gravitational force

There are two forces acting on the book. These forces are: Earth's gravitational pull - exerts a downward force and the push of the table on the book - pushes upward on the book.

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A book is kept on the table top and is at rest. The force which acts on the book is

The correct option is A gravitational forceThere are two forces acting on the book. These forces are: Earth's gravitational pull - exerts a downward force and the push of the table on the book - pushes upward on the book.

The correct option is A
gravitational force

There are two forces acting on the book. These forces are: Earth's gravitational pull - exerts a downward force and the push of the table on the book - pushes upward on the book.