Question

A student holds a book at rest in air by stretching out his hand. The force exerted
on the student by the book is
A.greater than the book's weight.
B. less than the book's weight.
c.equal to the book's weight
d.equal to zero.

Answer 1

HI, HERE IS YOUR ANSWER:  

A. Greater than books weight

because, When we stretch out our hand more gravitational force applies on the book. this force gets added to the weight of the book hence it exrets greater force than its weight

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