Question 5 of 20

This table shows the weights of four different objects that are sitting on the floor.

\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline Object & Weight [tex]$(N)$[/tex] \\
\hline 1 & 25 \\
\hline 2 & 33 \\
\hline 3 & 16 \\
\hline 4 & 8 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

A person tries to lift each object with a force of [tex]$18 N$[/tex] upward. Which statement is supported by the data in the table?



Answer :

To determine which object(s) can be lifted by a person exerting a force of 18 N, we compare the given lifting force with the weight of each object. An object can be lifted if the lifting force is greater than or equal to its weight.

Let's analyze each object:

1. Object 1 has a weight of 25 N.
- Since 18 N (lifting force) is less than 25 N (weight), the person cannot lift Object 1.
- Statement: Object 1 with weight 25 N cannot be lifted.

2. Object 2 has a weight of 33 N.
- Since 18 N (lifting force) is less than 33 N (weight), the person cannot lift Object 2.
- Statement: Object 2 with weight 33 N cannot be lifted.

3. Object 3 has a weight of 16 N.
- Since 18 N (lifting force) is greater than or equal to 16 N (weight), the person can lift Object 3.
- Statement: Object 3 with weight 16 N can be lifted.

4. Object 4 has a weight of 8 N.
- Since 18 N (lifting force) is greater than or equal to 8 N (weight), the person can lift Object 4.
- Statement: Object 4 with weight 8 N can be lifted.

Therefore, the supported statements by the data are:
- Object 1 with weight 25 N cannot be lifted.
- Object 2 with weight 33 N cannot be lifted.
- Object 3 with weight 16 N can be lifted.
- Object 4 with weight 8 N can be lifted.