Question

1. name the missing force... a) weight force b) normal force c) frictional force d) applied force

Explanation:

The elephant is standing on the pedestal. According to Newton's third - law, for the gravitational force ($F_g$) acting downwards, there is an equal and opposite force exerted by the pedestal on the elephant. This is the normal force which acts perpendicular to the surface of contact.

Answer:

B. normal force