Question

A 10–kilogram box is at static equilibrium, and the downward pull of gravity acting on the box is 98 newtons. What is the minimum force that would be required to just pick up the box?

Answer 1

Answer:

F = M g = 10 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 98 N

The floor is already exerting 98 N of force on the box, a person could replace the floor by exerting 98 N of force on the box

Any force in excess of 98 N would raise the box