Question

A big weight *

Alice has picked up a big weight.
Her friends are talking about the forces that hold it steady.
What forces hold the big weight steady?
A It is not moving, so there are no forces.
OB The only force is gravity, pushing it onto Alice's hand.
C The only force is Alice pushing up, to hold it steady.
D Gravity pushes the weight down and Alice pushes it up.
1 point

Answer 1

Gravity pushes the weight down and Alice pushes it up.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this case, Gravity pushes the weight down and Alice pushes it up. The correct option is D.