Question

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

Explanation:

The elephant is standing on a surface. According to Newton's third - law, for the gravitational force ($F_g$) acting downwards, there must be an upward force. This upward force is the normal force exerted by the surface on the elephant to balance the gravitational pull.

Answer:

B. normal force