The discussion centers on identifying which forces are not exerted on a bathroom scale when a person stands on it. The correct answer is D) The weight of the scale, as it does not exert a force on itself. The other options, A) a contact force due to the floor, B) a contact force due to the person's feet, and C) the weight of the person, all represent forces acting on the scale. Participants emphasized the importance of drawing a free body diagram to visualize the forces involved.
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Draw a free body diagram of the scale, and examine the forces acting on it. Now see which one(s) do not apply.Mike Hunt said:Homework Statement
A person is standing on a bathroom scale. Which of the following is not a force exerted on the scale?
A) A contact force due to the floor
B) A contact force due to the person's feet
C) The weight of the person
D) The weight of the scale
The Attempt at a Solution
They are check boxes. I have tried A. I have tried D. I have tried both A and D. None of those answer combinations are right.