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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

When a body is in equilibrium, the vector sum of the forces acting on the body is?
Options
A Maximum
B Negative
C Zero
Correct Answer
D Positive
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a body to be in equilibrium, the net force (vector sum of all forces) must be zero. This is the condition for translational equilibrium.

Hint

Equilibrium requires balanced forces.

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