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Suppose you are holding a box in front of you and away from your body by squeezing the sides What is the force that is holding the box up, the force that is opposite the weight …

Suppose you are holding a box in front of you and away from your body by squeezing the sides What is the force that is holding the box up, the force that is opposite the weight …
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Suppose you are holding a box in front of you and away from your body by squeezing the sides

What is the force that is holding the box up, the force that is opposite the weight force?

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Answer:

Friction

Step-by-step explanation:

The force of friction between you hands and the box surface keeps the box from slipping downward

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