Name the forces acting on a plastic bucket containing water held above ground level in your hand. Discuss why the forces acting on the bucket do not bring a change in its state of motion.

Explanation

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Identify the Forces Acting on the Bucket:**
- When a plastic bucket containing water is held above ground level, two main forces act on it:
- **Gravitational Force (Fg):** This force acts downward due to the weight of the bucket and the water it contains. It is the force exerted by the Earth on the bucket.
- **Muscular Force (Fm):** This force acts upward and is exerted by the muscles of the person holding the bucket. It counteracts the gravitational force.

2. **Discuss the Balance of Forces:**
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