A vase is resting on a tabletop. If the mass of the vase is 0.5 kg calculate the normal force acting on it.

F = 0.5kg * 9.8 = 4.9N.

Fp = Fh = 29.4*sin(0) = 0Newtons = Force parallel to the plane = Hor force.

Fn = Fv = 29.4*cos(o) = 29.4N = Force perpendicular to the plane(tabletop).