Tuesday, September 6, 2022

9702_s22_qp_11 Question 12

When must an object be in equilibrium? 

A when no resultant force acts on the object 

B when no resultant force and no resultant torque act on the object 

C when no resultant torque acts on the object 

D when the upward force on the object is equal and opposite to its weight  


ANSWER: B

The Physics Behind

  • Equilibrium is meet only after 2 conditions are satisfied.
    • The sum of all forces on the object is zero.
    • The sum of clockwise moments equals the sum of the anti-clockwise moments.
  • Option B has statement / phrases equivalent to the above.

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