Physics-Equilibrium of Forces
NEET Physics Equilibrium of Forces MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
In the context of forces acting on a body in equilibrium, which of the following statements is true?
A
The horizontal and vertical components of forces must add up to zero.
B
Only vertical forces need to be considered for equilibrium.
C
Forces acting on a body can have different magnitudes and still be in equilibrium.
D
The resultant force can be non-zero if the body is at rest.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In equilibrium, the horizontal and vertical components of the resultant force must vanish separately, meaning they must add up to zero, as indicated in the NCERT context.
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