Question

A book on a table presses downward with a force equal to the upward force exerted by the table. This is an example of Newton's ___ law of motion.

Answer 1

Answer: Newton's 3rd law of motion.

Explanation: Because the book is pressing with an equal as the table it is the 3r law. Newton's 3rd law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Answer 2

A book on a table presses downward with a force equal to the upward force exerted by the table. This is an example of Newton's third law of motion.

Newton's 3rd law states for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.