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Can a body be in equilibrium when only one force acts on it? Explain.
Answer to Problem Q4.1DQ
Therefore, the body is not in equilibrium because the net force acting on the body is not equal to zero.
Explanation of Solution
When, only one force is acting on the body, there is no other force on the body which cancels out the effect of this force. The net force acting on the body is not equal to zero. So, the body will be not in equilibrium which means the body will accelerate.
Conclusions:
Therefore, the body is not in equilibrium because the net force acting on the body is not equal to zero.
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