Place a book that weighs 10 N on a horizontal surface and the support force on the book is
A)less than 10 N.
B)10 N.
C)greater than 10 N.
D)dependent on whether the book lies flat or stands upright.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, the support force on the book is equal to the weight of the book, which is 10 N. Therefore, the correct option is B - 10 N.

Place a Book That Weighs 10 N on a Horizontal