As Shown in the Figure, a Woman Is Straining to Lift

Multiple Choice

As shown in the figure, a woman is straining to lift a large crate, but without success because it is too heavy. We denote the forces on the crate as follows: P is the magnitude of the upward force being exerted on the crate by the person, C is the magnitude of the vertical contact force on the crate by the floor, and W is the weight of the crate. How are the magnitudes of these forces related while the person is trying unsuccessfully to lift the crate?

A) P + C = W
B) P + C < W
C) P + C > W
D) P = C