Question

A man weighing 800 N is standing on a chair .In order to support the man what force is the chair exerting

Answer 1

800 N upward

Explanation:

In order for the man to be able to stand up in the chair, the force would have to be the same as his weight (800 N) pushing in the opposite direction. So, if he is pushing down by standing on it than the force, 800 N, would be pushing upwards.