University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Applying Newton's Laws - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 159: Q5.2

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When a block rests on a floor in equilibrium, the normal force on it is equal to its weight. If some helium balloons are tied to the block, the normal force on the block is less than its weight. If the block is placed on the floor of an elevator that is accelerating upward, the normal force is greater than the weight, because the net force is upward.
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