Which of the following conditions is both necessary and sufficient for a body to be…
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
Which of the following conditions is both necessary and sufficient for a body to be in translational equilibrium?
(a) The body is at rest.
(b) The net external torque about the body’s center of mass is zero.
(c) The net external force acting on the body is zero.
(d) All individual forces acting on the body have equal magnitudes.