Which of the forces involved in dragging a heavy object on a smooth, horizontal surface, have the same magnitude?

by Brainiak Expert (37.5k points) in Chapter 2 Work and Energy asked Apr 7 6 views

Which of the forces involved in dragging a heavy object on a smooth, horizontal surface, have the same magnitude?

(i) the horizontal applied force
(ii) gravitational force
(iii) reaction force in vertical direction
(iv) force of friction

1 Answer

by Brainiak Expert (37.5k points) answered Apr 7

The gravitational force and the reaction force in vertical direction have same magnitude. Friction is not action as the horizontal surface is smooth.

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