Question
Easy
A box of mass 500 gm is lying on a horizontal table. Which of the following statements is true regarding the force(s) acting on it? [g= 10 m/s$^2$]
1
No force acts on it
2
An unbalanced force of 5 N acts on it in downward direction
3
A pair of balanced forces acts on it
4
An unbalanced force of 5 N acts on it in the upward direction
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Force and Laws of Motion
Topic: Concept of Force
Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3: A pair of balanced forces acts on it. 1. Explanation for Option 3: - When a box of mass 500 gm (0.5 kg) is lying on a horizontal table, it is subject to two main forces: the gravitational force (weight) acting downward and the normal force exerted by the table acting upward. - The gravitational force can be calculated using the formula: \( F…Read More
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