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QWhat is the equilibrant of a system in equilibrium?

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  • A A force that causes the system to move. ✔ ✖
  • B The net force acting on the system. ✔ ✖
  • C The force that is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the resultant force. ✔ ✖
  • D The force that is perpendicular to the plane containing the forces. ✔ ✖
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When a system is in equilibrium, the net force acting on the system is zero. The equilibrant is a force that is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the resultant force, such that when the two forces are added together, the net force is zero. Therefore, the correct answer is C)

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