NEET Physics Equilibrium of Forces MCQ Question
What is required for three concurrent forces to be in equilibrium?
The forces must be equal and opposite.
The vector sum of the forces must be zero.
The forces must act along the same line.
The resultant of any two forces must be greater than the third force.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
For three concurrent forces to be in equilibrium, the vector sum of the three forces must be zero, as stated in the NCERT context. This means they can be represented by the sides of a closed polygon.
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