Question: Three books labeled A , B , and C are at rest on a flat, horizontal surface when downward force F is applied to the

Three books labeled A,B, and C are at rest on a flat, horizontal surface when downward force F is applied
to the top book as shown. Select all forces that must be included on a free body diagram if the system
consists of Book C. Assume each book has a unique weight Wi that acts at its center of gravity.
Note: the normal force labeling convention ij indicates the force body i exerts on body j. Also, be
aware that full credit for this problem requires correct submissions to more than one iteration of the
problem.
F
WA
WB
WC
FNAB
FNBA
FNBC
FNCB
FNGG
FNGC
Three books labeled A , B , and C are at rest on

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