Question

A stationary block resting on the ground is pulled up with a tension force of 100N, but does not leave the ground.

Answer 1

Answer:

The normal force the ground exerts on the block, F = -300 N

Explanation:

Given data,

The block pulled up with a tension force, T = 100 N

The weight of the block, W = 300 N

The weight of the block is due to the force of attraction of gravitation.

The surface exerts a force that is equal and opposite to the force acting on the block due to gravitation.

The weight of the block,

                                  W = mg

                                          300 N

The normal force the ground exerts on the block,

                                  F = - mg

                                    = - 300 N

Hence, the normal force the ground exerts on the block, F = -300 N