on — in contact with and supported by the top surface of

a cheerful mother carefully places a steaming hot plate of pancakes directly on top of the wooden kitchen table. The plate sits firmly on the table's surface with full contact between the bottom of the plate and the top of the table. Next to her, a young child sets a glass of orange juice on the same table surface. The father reaches over to place his coffee mug on a wooden coaster that rests on the table. Everyone moves around the table arranging breakfast items that all rest securely on top of the table's surface. multiple objects in contact with and supported by the top surface of the table