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Equilibrium

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Equilibrium

For an object to be in equilibrium:

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In linear motion

  • There must be no resultant force acting on the object.
  • It must be stationary or travelling at a constant speed in a straight line.
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In circular motion

  • The sum of the clockwise moments must be equal to the sum of the anti-clockwise moments acting on the object.
  • This means that the object is not rotating or rotates at a constant speed.

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