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QWhat is the condition for a body to be in equilibrium?

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  • A Resultant force is equal to zero ✔ ✖
  • B Resultant force is non-zero ✔ ✖
  • C Resultant force is infinite ✔ ✖
  • D Resultant force is negative ✔ ✖
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A body is said to be in equilibrium if the resultant force acting on it is zero. This means that the sum of all the forces acting on the body is zero, and there is no net force to cause any change in the state of motion of the body.

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