NEET Physics Equilibrium of Forces MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about equilibrium of forces is correct?
For an object to be in equilibrium, the total horizontal and vertical components of the forces acting on it must be zero.
An object in equilibrium can have forces acting on it that are not balanced.
Frictional force always acts in the direction of motion of the object.
An object can be in equilibrium only if it is at rest.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, for an object to be in equilibrium, the horizontal and vertical components of the resultant force must vanish separately, which aligns with option A.
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