NEET Physics Equilibrium of Forces Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): For a body in equilibrium under the action of multiple forces, the vector sum of all forces acting on it must be zero. | Reason (R): In equilibrium, the horizontal and vertical components of the forces must vanish separately.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context explains that for a point to be in equilibrium, the vector sum of forces must vanish, and this is achieved when the horizontal and vertical components of the forces independently vanish.
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