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A body is at rest on the surface of the earth. Which one among the following statements is correct regarding this?

A

No force is acting on the body

B

Only weight of the body acts on it

C

Net downward force is equal to the net upward force

D

None of the above

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The body is at rest on the surface of earth because net downward force is equal to the net upward force.
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