Physics-Newton's Laws
NEET Physics Newton's Laws MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a free-body diagram where a block of mass m is placed on a horizontal surface with a force F applied horizontally. Select the correct label for the force that balances the gravitational force acting on the block.

A
Normal force
B
Frictional force
C
Tension force
D
Applied force
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In a free-body diagram, the normal force is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it and acts perpendicular to the surface, balancing the gravitational force.
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