A TV set is standing on a small table. Draw a diagram to show the forces acting on the TV and on the table as seen from the front.

Solution 3.1:

The diagram shows the forces acting on the TV and on the table. They are all vertical because the weights are vertical and there are no horizontal forces acting.

Figure 3.10

(Ref: Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics by Sophie Goldie, Series Editor: Roger Porkess, Hodder Education)