What forces act on an apple hanging on a tree?

When an Apple is hanging on a tree, the primary forces acting on it are gravitational force pulling it downward towards the Earth, and the tension force in the stem or branch holding it up. The gravitational force is the attraction between the Apple and the Earth, while the tension force is the internal force within the stem or branch that counteracts the gravitational force to keep the Apple suspended. In equilibrium, these two forces are balanced, resulting in the Apple staying in place without falling.