What force, in newtons, is required to keep the object in the picture below at rest?
18 N, 18 N, 12 N, ?
A.
0 N
B.
12 N
C.
18 N
D.
48 N
A. 0 N
Since the object is at rest, the net force acting on it must be zero. Therefore, the force required to keep the object at rest is 0 N.