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A pictorial device which analyzes forces present on any body with the use of vectors. Allows easier grasping of problems involving either objects at equilibrium or in motion. Can be used to predict presence of forces.

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Where do exerted forces come from?

I think my confusion stems from this: if a book is resting on a table I understand that the force of gravity acts on the book and as it is in equilibrium, the table exerts a force equal in magnitude o …
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