Question

A man attempts to pick up his suitcase of weight ws by pulling straight up on the handle.(Figure 1) However, he is unable to lift the suitcase from the floor. Which statement about the magnitude of the normal force n acting on the suitcase is true during the time that the man pulls upward on the suitcase?
A. The magnitude of the normal force is equal to the magnitude of the weight of the suitcase.B. The magnitude of the normal force is equal to the magnitude of the weight of the suitcase minus the magnitude of the force of the pull.C. The magnitude of the normal force is equal to the sum of the magnitude of the force of the pull and the magnitude of the suitcase's weight.D. The magnitude of the normal force is greater than the magnitude of the weight of the suitcase

Answer 1

Answer:

The magnitude of the normal force is equal to the magnitude of the weight of the suitcase minus the magnitude of the force of the pull.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:B

Explanation:

Given

man is unable to lift the suitcase thus

Magnitude of Normal reaction will  weight minus magnitude of force pull

From FBD

$N+F=W_s$

$N=W_s-F$

Where F=Pull Force

N=Normal reaction