Which statement is true of an object in equilibrium?

a. The sum of all the horizontal lines are non0vertical

b. The sum of all the vertical lines are non0vertical

c. The sum of all forces on the object are zero

d. At least one of the forces on the object is zero

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Hailey Middleton

12 February, 07:59

Which statement is true of an object in equilibrium?

a. The sum of all the horizontal lines are non0vertical

b. The sum of all the vertical lines are non0vertical

c. The sum of all forces on the object are zero

d. At least one of the forces on the object is zero

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Lizbeth Jackson · Answer 1

C. The sum of all forces on an object in equilibrium is zero. Equilibrium means in a stationary position. Therefore there is no acceleration. And using Newton's second law, we can say that the net or resultant force is 0. F = ma = >F = m (0) = >F = 0

Which statement is true of an object in equilibrium?a. The sum of all the horizontal lines are non0verticalb. The sum of all the vertical lines are non0verticalc. The sum of all forces on the object are zerod. At least one of the forces on the object is zero

Which statement is true of an object in equilibrium?

a. The sum of all the horizontal lines are non0vertical

b. The sum of all the vertical lines are non0vertical

c. The sum of all forces on the object are zero

d. At least one of the forces on the object is zero